Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until bubbling. Add 1 diced onion and 1 cup of sliced celery, stirring until translucent and softened.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to coat, allowing to cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in one 28-ounce can of diced Marzano tomatoes along with 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot, allowing to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and season with ¾ teaspoon of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your broiler, slice French or ciabatta bread, top with 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
- Ladle the hot tomato bisque into bowls and top with cheesy toasted bread or croutons.
Nutrition
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
