Heirloom Tomato Basil Bisque

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 heirloom tomatoes
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 yellow sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups half-and-half

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot of water add cut heirloom tomatoes in large wedges.
• 2 thin sliced garlic cloves, large sweet onion, add dried basil, 1 fresh basil leaf thin chopped (2 other for puree), salt, pepper, and butter. let simmer on low/medium heat for 20 minutes.
• 3 as soon as the tomatoes begin to soften (skin of tomatoes will start to separate) add parmesan cheese and mix.
• 4 adjust heat to medium heat for 10 minutes and a slight bubble will form around the edges.
• 5 in a blender add all ingredients from the pot and begin to puree, add to separate bowl and continue until all tomatoes are blended. take 2 cups of soup puree and add half and half and remaining fresh basil.
• 6 return to pot and serve.
• 7 add fresh made bread crumbs if desired.