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Tomato Basil Bisque
20 min prep time
25 min cook time
8servings
Recipe by
American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association
Source
Diabetes & Heart Healthy Recipes
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Tomato Basil Bisque
Fresh basil flavors every spoonful of this smooth soup that can be served
warm or chilled. The leeks offer a more subtle taste than onions, but either
will work. Try this bisque with a low-fat grilled cheese sandwich on
whole-grain bread for a light lunch.
20 min prep time
25 min cook time
8servings
3/4 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, stir together ½ cup broth, the leeks, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a food processor or blender (vent the blender lid), process the leek mixture for about 1 minute, or until smooth. Return the leek mixture to the pan. Keep warm over low heat (uncovered).
- Fill a small saucepan half-full with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high. Cut a small X on the bottom of each tomato so the skin will loosen more easily. Put 2 tomatoes in the saucepan. Simmer for 10 seconds, or until the peel starts to loosen from the flesh. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes.Let the tomatoes cool for a few minutes, then remove the peel. Cut the tomatoes into four wedges each.
- In a food processor or blender, process the tomatoes and the remaining ½ cup broth in batches until smooth, about 1 minute per batch. Before processing the last batch, add the basil.
- Stir the tomato mixture into the leek mixture. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the half-and-half. Cook over low heat for 1–2 minutes, or until the soup is heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or refrigerate in an airtight container until chilled.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
3/4 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 50
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Total Fat
1g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 90mg
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Total Carbohydrate
10g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 5g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 3g
- Potassium 415mg
- Phosphorous 75mg
Ingredients
low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (divided use)
1 cup
leeks or 1/2 cup sliced onion (white part only, thinly sliced)
2
celery (diced)
1 stalks
garlic (minced)
2 clove
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
tomatoes
2 lbs
fresh basil
1/4 cup
fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup
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