Tomato Bisque

Name: Tomato Bisque
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes about 2 qt.
Ingredients: 3 (14.5-oz.) cans good-quality diced tomatoes; 2 large onions, diced (about 2 cups); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons fresh brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon jarred beef soup base; 1 teaspoon jarred chicken soup base; 2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs; 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Garnishes: whipped cream, golden caviar, fresh parsley or chive sprigs

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

Alex learned this creamy soup from his former business partner Mary Boyle Hataway. Strong coffee gives it superior depth.

By Alex Hitz

Recipe by Southern Living December 2013

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Recipe Summary test

hands-on:

15 mins

total:

45 mins

Yield:

Makes about 2 qt.

Directions

Step 1
Bring first 10 ingredients and 5 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until reduced by one-fourth. Cool 15 minutes.

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Step 2
Process with a handheld blender until smooth. Stir in cream and next 3 ingredients. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days, or freeze up to 8 weeks. Reheat over medium heat until soup simmers. (Do not boil.)

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lrenfroe

01/16/2014

Best tomato soup I have ever had! It was quick and easy and my whole family really enjoyed it. Just paired it with grilled cheese (muenster) sandwiches and it was a hit!!

LondonLiz

01/03/2014

Easy and delicious. Worth making!

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