Fresh Tomato Basil Bisque
By Cheese Please
Serving Size: 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Ingredients:
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup vidalia onion, diced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil, loosely chopped
32 oz chicken stock
½ tsp saltpinch of red pepper
parmesan for topping
Directions:
In a large sauce pot heat 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat. Brown the onions until they begin to become translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serve warm with parmesan cheese.
Make a double batch so you'll be sure to have leftovers and store them in Ziploc bags in your freezer!
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