Roasted Tomato Bisque
(from CWBennett’s recipe box)
Source: Food Network (from RecipeThing user SallyV)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 2 28- oz. whole tomatoes, drained
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1 T. light brown sugar
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 shallots, quartered
- Salt and pepper
- 3 T. unsalted butter
- 1/2 t. crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T. tomato paste
- 2 T. dry sherry or sherry vinegar
- 1 28-oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 to 2 C. chicken stock
- 1/4 C. heavy cream
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the whole tomatoes, olive oil, light brown sugar, carrots and shallots; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
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Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the crushed red pepper and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the sherry or vinegar. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables, crushed tomatoes and 1 C. chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
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Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until uniform in texture. Add the heavy cream and more chicken stock, if necessary, to adjust the consistency.