Description
This roasted tomato bisque is creamy and comforting without being unbearably rich. The swirl of chipotle cream adds visual pizazz and a subtle smoky and spicy flair.
Ingredients
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Chipotle Cream
- 2 tbsp (26g) oil
- 4 tomatillos
- 2 Roma tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 white onion, cut in large chunks
- 6-8 cloves of garlic
- 2-4 jalapeno or serrano peppers
- 1 7-oz can (198g) of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 bunch of cilantro leaves
- 1-2 tsp (5-10g) salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup (30g) light sour cream
Roasted Tomato Bisque
- 1-2 tbsp (13-26g) oil
- 1 tbsp (14g) butter
- 8 Roma tomatoes {or a 28-oz can (794g) of fire-roasted tomatoes}
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (473mL) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (59mL) heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp (0.6g) cayenne pepper
- Dash of black pepper
- 1 tsp (5g) salt, to taste
Instructions
Chipotle Cream
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the whole tomatillos, whole jalapenos, onion chunks, tomato halves and whole garlic cloves.
- Roast them until golden on all sides, flipping them occasionally so that all sides cook.
- If they begin to stick to the pan, add a splash of water to the pan, reduce the heat and cover the pan to allow them to simmer and cook.
- Add the roasted vegetables to the blender with the chipotle peppers and the cilantro.
- Blend until a smooth salsa forms, adding salt to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup (30g) sour cream with 1/4 cup (59mL) chipotle salsa.
- Save the remaining salsa for another use.
Roasted Tomato Bisque
- Coat a pan with 1 tbsp (13g) oil and place it over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until they are translucent.
- As the mixture begins to turn golden and once it starts to stick to the pan, add 1 tbsp (14g) butter and continue cooking them.
- Cut the stems off of the tomatoes and cut them in half.
- Add the tomatoes face up and let them roast in the pan, stirring the veggies occasionally.
- Flip the tomatoes once the skins start to roast.
- Reduce the heat and cover the pan, allowing the tomatoes to cook down so that they can be easily mashed.
- The juices from the tomatoes will keep the onion and garlic from sticking to the pan so they should be soft and golden at this point.
- Remove the veggies from the heat and blend them for 30 seconds on high or until smooth.
- Return the blended tomato mixture to the pan and add the chicken broth and seasonings.
- Stir in the cream and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
- Ladle the soup into the serving bowls.
- Garnish the bisque with a swirl of chipotle cream.
Notes
- For a milder soup, reduce the number of jalapeno or serrano peppers.
- This bisque pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches or quesadillas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of cream if needed to maintain the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30