Tomato Basil Bisque Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Saute the onions and garlic in the butter until soft.
2
Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, and bay leaves; simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and let cool.
4
Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice, and puree them in a blender or food processor with the cream cheese.
5
Mix the puree with the reserved juice.
6
Add the light cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
7
Add freshly chopped sweet basil.
8
Simmer for 10 minute and serve with bread bowls.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Tomato Basil 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.

Tomato Basil Bisque

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