Mediterranean Tomato Basil Bisque Recipes

CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE

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).

TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• Combine pasta sauce, spinach and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in a blender or using an immersion blender.
• Return to pot and heat through.
• Serve with croutons if desired.

5-INGREDIENT TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and serve.

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, basil, bay leaf, and broth. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
• Puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. Strain through fine mesh strainer into sauce pan; return to simmer. Remove from heat, and stir in half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil.

TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

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.

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• 1. Cook the first five ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6-10 minutes until thoroughly heated.
• 2. Remove from heat and serve in a mug or bowl. Garnish with shredded fresh basil if desired. Serve piping hot with breadsticks, garlic bread, or croutons.