Tomato bisque with roasted garlic (Ready-to-Print Version)
Creamy tomato blend with roasted garlic and herbs, perfect for a comforting and silky meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 medium carrot, sliced
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1 stalk celery, sliced
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1 tablespoon roasted garlic
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or fresh basil for garnish)
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
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2 bay leaves
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Liquids
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and translucent. Add roasted garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually add low-sodium chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Remove bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Stir three-quarters of the heavy cream into the blended soup. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with a drizzle of remaining cream and chopped fresh parsley or basil.
# Handy Tips:
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Roasting garlic intensifies flavor and adds a rich depth to the bisque. If unavailable, regular garlic can be used but results may be less complex.
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Season the soup after blending and simmering to avoid over-salting during reduction.
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Chicken broth provides richness; however, vegetable broth can be substituted for a vegetarian option.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for six months. Reheat gently and adjust cream or broth thickness as needed.
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For a lighter variation, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream alternatives.