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Rich and Creamy Tomato Bisque

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Tomato bisque is an ultra-creamy tomato soup that is an upscale version of a regular soup. It pairs beautifully with grilled cheese or crispy toast. This recipe who uses a few basic ingredients that you likely already have, and can be made in an hour.

SOUP VS BISQUE

There are some textural and technique differences between a soup and a bisque. A soup is usually a pureed combination of vegetable or a stock with other ingredients mixed into it. On the other hand, a bisque is a pureed combination of vegetables with a small amount of rice and cream in it to thicken and richen it. It is smoother, creamier, and richer that a soup, and I prefer it over a soup.

Saute the onions and celery until the onions are translucent.

Stir in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.

Mix in the stock, tomatoes, and rice. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in the cream, seasoning, and reduce if needed.

Enjoy!

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Rich and Creamy Tomato Bisque
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup long grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
  1. Saute the onions and celery in a large stockpot until the onions become translucent.

  2. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Mix in the stock, tomatoes, and rice.

  4. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes until reduced.

  5. Mix in the cream and seasoning. Reduce if needed, and serve with a swirl of cream on top.

  6. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

You may use coconut milk in the place of the heavy cream to make it dairy-free.

Filed Under: Egg-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Tagged With: Main Dishes, Soups

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