Tomato Bisque

Yield: 6 8-oz servings




Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds (1.125 kg) fresh plum tomatoes - reserve 4 plum tomatoes
2 extra large bouillon cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspooon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup butter spread
1/3 cup (42 g) all purpose flour
4 cups (960 ml) milk or evaporated skim milk
 
1. Place tomatoes into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend 30 seconds or until smooth.
5. In a 4 quart pot, combine all ingredients except butter, flour and milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
6. In a 6 quart pot, melt the butter. Add in the flour and mix until smooth and bubbly.
7. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook two minutes, then reduce the heat, and gradually add the tomato mixture back in, stirring until smooth and heated through.
 
Tomato garnish
1. Place reserved plum tomatoes into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 3.
3. Turn machine on and quickly pulse the machine on and off about 3-4 times until tomatoes are chopped.
4. Stir chopped tomatoes into soup mixture. Serve.

Health Classification: Vegetarian
 
Meal Type: Soups
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (240 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
Saturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 54mg
Sodium 815mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 17g  
Protein 8g  
Vitamin A 48%
  • Vitamin C 29%
    Calcium 22%
  • Iron 5%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4