Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque
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This is my favorite way to eat tomato soup. I discovered the canned fire-roasted tomatoes a few years ago, and instantly fell in love with them. They make the best soups and sauces.
Yield: Serves 4
Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque
Ingredients:
1 – 28 oz can tomato sauce
2 – 14 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 large bunch fresh basil, torn
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk
3 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat large soup pot. Drizzle with olive oil. Add onions. Saute over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for just a minute more. Add tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetables stock, sugar to pot. Salt and pepper soup to taste.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Mix to combine. Add to soup and bring to a simmer. Soup will thicken. Add milk and basil. Heat through, but don’t boil again. Turn heat off and serve.