BBT Bisque
Minutes Prep Time: 30
Minutes Total Time: 90
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
Minutes Prep Time: 30
Minutes Total Time: 90
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
1 pound smoked bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (6 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Paste with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 63 mg | 6% |
Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% |
Total Fat | 30 g | 45% |
Iron | 3 mg | 15% |
Calories | 398 kcal | 20% |
Sodium | 1580 mg | 66% |
Protein | 18 g | 35% |
Saturated Fat | 14 g | 69% |
Sugars | 8 g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 16 mg | 27% |
Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove HALF of the bacon and drain on paper towels. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
Reduce heat to medium; add onion and cook 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occassionally.
Stir in cream; simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add half of the basil to the tomato mixture. Remove soup from heat. Place a portion in blender container. Puree 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Repeat until all soup is pureed.
Place bisque in serving bowls; top with the remaining bacon and basil.
This bisque can be made a day ahead. Prepare entirely except for adding the heavy cream. The next day, heat bisque over medium heat until warm and stir in cream.
BBT Bisque