Tomato Bisque

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 5 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 12 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 2 teaspoons cheddar cheese, finely grated for garnish
  • crouton (to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium soup pot, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onion, celery and garlic.
  3. 3
    Saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Do not allow to brown.
  5. 5
    Add the tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, wine and pepper.
  6. 6
    Simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Puree the mixture in batches in a blender or food processor.
  8. 8
    Return to the pot and add the light cream.
  9. 9
    Reheat but DO NOT BOIL.
  10. 10
    To serve top with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and croutons.

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