Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Recipe

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 6 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 can progresso hearty tomato soup

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper; cool slightly. Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender. While processing, gradually add cream; process until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through (do not boil). Warm cream cheese and mix in tomato soup. Add slurry to pot and give it a quick stir.
Yield: 5 servings.