Spicy Tomato Bisque Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes, chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 piece bacon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 tablespoons flour; 2 onions, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 banana peppers, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 6 sprigs thyme, tied together; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 - 1 tablespoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

4 quarts fresh tomatoes, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
1 piece bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons flour
2 onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 banana peppers, chopped
8 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
6 sprigs thyme, tied together
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 - 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 cup whipping cream

1
Combine tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
2
In the meantime, fry bacon until crisp, remove and reserve.
3
Add olive oil, onions, celery, peppers and carrots to pan and saute until tender; add garlic and saute 2 minutes; add flour and cook 3 minutes, then puree mixture and add 3 cups of tomato mixture and puree until smooth.
4
Incorporate 1 ladle of puree into tomato mixture at a time, add bacon, then puree entire soup.
5
Add basil, thyme, and bay leaves and simmer 30 minutes, then remove bay leaf and thyme. Add milk and cream and season to taste.
6
Use Tony Chacheres instead of salt if you like things spicy.

1714

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes, chopped, 8 cups chicken broth, 1 piece bacon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Tomato Bisque

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