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Easy Tomato Bisque

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Stephanie Wise

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Vidalia onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth
  • 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly stir in vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until soup thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree the soup with an immersion blender (or in a blender, in batches, returning to the pot). Stir in half and half and cayenne pepper; season with salt. Simmer 2-4 more minutes until heated through; serve with sprigs of fresh thyme, if desired.

Notes

Adapted from eHow.com Yields: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes 1 cup half and half 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt to taste fresh thyme for garnish (optional) Directions: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion