Creamy Tomato Bisque

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. Cook: 40 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cathy Fulton, Hazlet, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 31, 2022

This rich, creamy bisque has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor...it makes a nice accompaniment to any meal.

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Creamy Tomato Bisque

Yield:about 8 servings (2 quarts)
Prep:5 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup sherry, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
  2. Puree mixture in a food processor or blender; set aside. In the same saucepan, saute fresh tomatoes in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually add cream and stir over low heat until thickened. Stir in pureed mixture and sherry if desired.
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