Tomato Bisque

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 5 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup light cream
• 2 teaspoons cheddar cheese, finely grated for garnish
• crouton (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium soup pot, melt the butter over low heat. add the onion, celery and garlic. saute until tender, about 10 minutes. do not allow to brown.
• 2 add the tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, wine and pepper. simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 puree the mixture in batches in a blender or food processor. return to the pot and add the light cream. reheat but do not boil. to serve top with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and croutons.