Fresh Tomato Basil Bisque

Mary Meiners
Updated
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:

  1. 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).

  2. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper.

  3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.

  4. 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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