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Toasted Garlic Tomato-Basil Bisque


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  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Luscious, creamy tomato-basil soup is complemented with toasted garlic to recreate the wildly popular Nordstrom Cafe’s tomato-basil soup!  Serve with gooey grilled cheese sandwiches for dipping.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup dry sherry
  • 1/3 cup vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 4 to 6 large basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed small Dutch oven or pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.  Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is very lightly golden brown and crisp.  Remove the garlic to a plate lined with paper towels.
  2. Drizzle in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and raise the heat to medium.  Add the shallots and sprinkle with salt to help release moisture.  Sweat for about 8 to 10 minutes, until softened and translucent.  Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes, until darkened in color and thickened.  Add the sherry and stir together, allowing the liquid to reduce for a few minutes.  Return the garlic to the pan, reserving a few garlic chips for garnish.  Add the canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, brown sugar, and basil.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Transfer the soup to a blender; vent the top by removing the pour cap and place a kitchen towel over top.  Blend over high speed until completely smooth.  Return the soup to the pot and add the cream; heat over medium-low heat until hot.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  To serve, garnish with fresh basil leaves and the reserved garlic chips.

Notes

Inspiration: Toasted Garlic Tomato Bisque from The Pretty Dish by Jessica Merchant

  • Category: Soups & Stews