Italian Tomato Bisque

Italian Tomato Bisque
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An Italian version of Tomato Bisque.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Italian Tomato Bisque
Print Recipe
An Italian version of Tomato Bisque.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Blanch the tomatoes until skin comes loose, then skin, seed, and chop coarsely.
  2. Saute onion in butter a few minutes, then add all ingredients except the milk and cream.
  3. Simmer for about 25 minutes, and remove the cloves.
  4. Transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree. Add half and half, and the milk. (If preparing before-hand, put aside in the refrigerator at this point.)
  5. Heat up in a saucepan and sprinkle chives on top before serving.
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Tomato Bisque

Tomato Bisque
Print Recipe
A great start to any meal, or a wonderful snack.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Tomato Bisque
Print Recipe
A great start to any meal, or a wonderful snack.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Peel and seed tomatoes.
  2. Saute onion in butter and add the chopped tomatoes. Add bay leaf, sugar, cloves, salt, pepper and basil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are thoroughly cooked, about 25 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaf and cloves and transfer mixture to blender or food processor to puree.
  4. Strain. Add cream and milk and heat through.
  5. Serve topped with toasted buttered croutons. Sprinkle with chopped chives.
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