Tomato Basil Bisque
Portion Size: 1 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 3 Tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1 small onion chopped | Peeled, washed, and chopped |
| 1 medium carrot diced | Washed, peeled and diced |
| 1 stalk celery diced | Washed, trimmed and diced |
| 2-28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes | |
| Fresh basil | |
| 4 Cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth | |
| ½ Cup low fat evaporated milk | |
| 1 teaspoon Salt | |
| ½ teaspoon Pepper | |
| ¼ cup Parmesan cheese | |
| 1 cup Croutons |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | In large pot over medium heat, olive oil. | |
| 2 | Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until tender but not browned (6-8 min.) | |
| 3 | Add tomatoes and stock. | |
| 4 | Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and cover. | Simmer approx. 25 min. |
| 5 | Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor. | |
| 6 | Return to pot and stir in milk, basil, salt, and pepper. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F. |
| 7 | Pour soup into bowls and add Parmesan cheese and croutons. |
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