Garden Tomato Bisque
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 C diced onions you may use frozen onions
- 1 cup carrots in chunks (optional)
- 1 cup celery sliced (optional)
- 10-12 large peeled and chopped tomatoes or 3 cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 6-oz can tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried basil or 2 Tbsp. fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except cream to a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook 10-15 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream.
- Serve chunky-style, or puree in batches with an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped basil.
