Herbed Tomato Bisque Food

HERBED TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, dill and oregano until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, honey, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in cream; heat through.

HERB-TOPPED STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, combine the onion mixture, bread crumbs, cheese and melted butter. Spoon 2 tablespoons onto each tomato half., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil and parsley. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• When the soup base is cool, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the tomato puree. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
• Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the crispy bacon, and serve immediately.

RESTAURANT STYLE TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan. Add celery and onions.
• Allow the onions and celery to cook for a few minutes until they turn semi-translucent.
• Add the flour to the pan to make a roux.
• Let the roux mixture cook for 5-7 minutes over low heat (the flour should begin to smell a little like bread).Don't let the roux get dark or burn.
• Heat the stock in another saucepan.
• Add the stock to the roux, using a wire whip, and mix well.
• Add the tomatoes and seasonings and allow to simmer for 15- 20 minutes.
• If you have an immersion blender after the bisque has simmered, use your immersion blender to puree as much of the product as possible. You can also transfer it to a food processor or blender, just be very careful with the hot bisque.
• After you have either used an immersion blender or food processor, strain your bisque to remove all the bits and pieces of celery, onions, and tomatoes.
• Return the bisque to the pot and add the heavy cream and fold in the shredded cheddar.
• At this time if the bisque appears to thick you can either add more vegetable stock, milk, or just plain water.
• Taste the soup and re-season if necessary, then allow the soup to simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

ROASTED RED PEPPER & TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, melt 3 tbsp of butter. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Over medium heat, cook till soft and translucent.
• Add tomatoes (in juice)and roasted red pepper, bring to boil, reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.(If too much liquid is absorbed, add 1/2 cup of chicken stock.).
• Add stock and whipping cream, stir to combine.
• In small increments, puree till mostly smooth. In another pot, place pureed soup and heat on low till all of the mixture has been pureed. Or, if you want to keep it to one dish, place pureed soup in original pot.
• Enjoy! This soup freezes well, so feel free to double the recipe for another night! We like to top with croutons!