Tomato Basil Bisque
Ingredients
- (3) 14.5-oz cans Diced Tomatoes, undrained (#400990)
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste (#400880)
- 6 Celery Hearts, chopped (#340043)
- 1 large Sweet Red Pepper, chopped
- 1 large Yellow Onion, chopped (#340214)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, chopped (#180140)
- 1 Bay Leaf (#1000251)
- 1 cup loosely packed Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped coarsely (#340202)
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced (#340051)
- 1-½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream (#180115)
- 3 tsp Salt (#110600)
- 2 tsp Sugar (#110650)
- 1 tsp Pepper (#450430)
- Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish
Directions
- Sauté the red pepper, celery, garlic and onions in butter until tender. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaf and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Stir in basil, salt, pepper and sugar.
- Place half of the mixture in a blender and puree. Slowly add the heavy whipping cream.
- Pour bisque back into pan, combine and heat without boiling. Pour into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.