Copycat Saks Fifth Avenues Tomato Basil Bisque Recipes

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large stock pot. Dice onion and celery and add to pot. Saute until the onion is transparent.
• Sprinkle flour over onions one tablespoon at a time, stirring in each one thoroughly with a large spoon until paste forms.
• Add garlic, diced tomatoes and basil; stir.
• Stir in tomato puree and beef stock slowly, then whipping cream. The soup should be a rose color.
• Add bay leaf and simmer on low for about 1 hour. Remove bay leaf before serving.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8 to 10 servings.
• Lovely served with pate sandwiches recipe #117904 for a special luncheon. Or, serve in shot glasses as a tasty first course!

SHORTCUT TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• Combine soup, tomatoes (including juice) and half and half in a pot over medium heat.
• Cook until simmering (or to desired temperature) but not boiling, stirring frequently.
• If using, put a handful of grated cheese (sharp cheddar is nice) in the bowls and ladle soup over it, or sprinkle with parmesan and pepper.

EASY PANTRY TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• In a soup pot, saute onion in olive oil until translucent, then add basil and oregano, cooking until fragrant.
• Add the canned tomatoes and tomato juice and then add the parley, pepper and salt, allowing to cook for a couple minutes.
• Add the cream and heat for another minute, then puree - either with an immersion blender or by transfering in batches to a blender and then serve!