TOMATO BISQUE WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

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What a creamy delicious soup. The garlic-herb cheese called for is a Boursin cheese, but I guess you could use a cream cheese for it. I doubt it would taste the same. I always use the fresh herbs for the bread, but you could use dried. Be sure to half the herbs if using dried instead of fresh.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 small onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
4 small tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons basil, minced
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups v- 8 vegetable juice
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1 (5 ounce) package garlic & herb spreadable cheese (Boursin)
salt and pepper
chopped chives (to garnish)
1 loaf French baguette, diced medium
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon thyme, chopped
1/2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/2 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1/2 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon granulated garlic

Steps:

  • For the Tomato Bisque: In a large soup pot melt bacon fat, add onions and celery. Cook onions and celery until translucent, do not brown. Add tomatoes, basil and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato juice, V-8 juice, tomato paste, chicken stock and simmer 15 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring back to a boil. Turn off heat and add the tub of cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the Garlic Croutons: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Place the ingredients on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F until a golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Final Presentation: Place soup in bowl, add croutons in soup and garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 965.5, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 10.7

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