Tomato Basil Bisque

Name: Tomato Basil Bisque
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup celery, chopped; 3/4 cup carrot, chopped; 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups tomato juice; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 ounces tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup whipping cream; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 tablespoons basil pesto

Submitted by kyky9353

"I got this recipe from a magazine called Midwest Living. It's the best recipe I've found for tomato basil soup and just wanted to share it."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup celery, chopped
³⁄₄ cup carrot, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup whipping cream
4 teaspoons sugar
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons basil pesto

directions

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.

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Reviews

Really loved it. Personally I thought it did not need the fresh basil at the end or the pesto.

mcarter1
Just wanted to add a note to the previous review - I usually freeze the leftover tomato paste in small baggies. Portion it up & freeze it, then use it when you need it.

supergrrl
I gave this recipe 5 stars because it is very easy and very good. Doesn't take too long to make and I usually have all the ingredients anyway. I used one can of Rotel tomatoes with diced chiles and I used the whole 6 ounce can of tomatoe paste because I didn't want it to go to waste. Why do they make those cans 6oz. anyway? Other than that I followed it exactly and its great.

Sauce Lover
I have made this several times because it is so delicious. A true winner on a chilly autumn or winter day

tmr6505
I just made this and it's so yummy! Even my pickiest grandchild loved it.? I didn't have tomato paste so I substituted tomato sauce and I used a 15oz can of diced tomatoes. I also didn't add the last 2 (basil & basil pesto). It was amazing. I've been craving this so much lately and can't always find it served up as the soup of the day so I'm so happy I found this recipe. It is definitely going to be a regularly added favorite. Thanks so much for sharing.

Gina R.