Fresh Tomato Bisque

This fresh tomato bisque is thickened with a roux to make a rich, creamy, velvety soup.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 quart milk
• 2 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Run the tomatoes through a food mill to remove the seeds and skins, and place in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the bouillon, sugar, salt, bay leaf, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. (If you're going to can this mixture, process it now.)

Step 2

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour all at once to form a roux; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, cooking and stirring constantly until thickened. Stir into tomato mixture and heat through.