Best Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque Recipes

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CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE



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My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. -Veronique Deblois, Mine Hill, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper; cool slightly. Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender. While processing, gradually add cream; process until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE



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Make and share this Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AngelaTN

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in basil, sugar, salt and pepper; cool slightly.
  • Transfer half of soup mixture to a blender.
  • While processing, gradually add cream; process until pureed.
  • Return to pan; heat through but do not boil.

TOMATO BASIL BISQUE



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Make and share this Tomato Basil Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mitchellengineer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 pint half-and-half
salt and pepper
lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh sweet basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute the onions and garlic in the butter until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, and bay leaves; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice, and puree them in a blender or food processor with the cream cheese.
  • Mix the puree with the reserved juice.
  • Add the light cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Add freshly chopped sweet basil.
  • Simmer for 10 minute and serve with bread bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 606.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 6.6

TOMATO BASIL BISQUE



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I got this recipe from a magazine called Midwest Living. It's the best recipe I've found for tomato basil soup and just wanted to share it.

Provided by kyky9353

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup whipping cream
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons basil pesto

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, but not brown.
  • Add tomato juice, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Place half of the soup in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Return all of the mixture to the saucepan. Stir in whipping cream and sugar; heat through. Stir in fresh basil. Ladle into warm soup bowls. Top each serving with some of the pesto and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if you like. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 468.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.3

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