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Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque with Grilled Cheese
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Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque with Grilled Cheese

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @anisacaat16 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • Campari tomatoes (halved)Produce900 g
  • Roma tomatoes (halved)Produce6 pieces
  • whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes (canned, with juices)Pantry800 g
  • shallots (peeled)Produce2 pieces
  • yellow onion (large, peeled, quartered)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (large, seeded, halved)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (whole heads, top sliced off)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh basil (bunch)Produce1 piece
  • fresh thyme (sprigs)Produce6 pieces
  • olive oil (for drizzling)Pantry60 ml
  • balsamic vinegarPantry30 ml
  • saltSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • tomato pastePantry80 g
  • Better Than Bouillon paste (mixed with water)Pantry30 g
  • water (for the broth)Beverages480 ml
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • garlic & herb Boursin cheese (one full block)Dairy150 g

per serving

Nutrition

218kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Stockpot
  • Immersion blender
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Roast the vegetables

    • Heat the oven and spread the Campari tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, shallots, onion, bell pepper and garlic heads on a baking tray.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
    • Roast until the vegetables are softened and caramelized.
    Step 1

  2. Build the bisque base

    • Melt the butter in a stockpot and stir in the tomato paste, cooking until darkened.
    • Add the roasted vegetables, the canned San Marzano tomatoes, the basil, the thyme and the bouillon mixed with water.
    • Simmer to let the flavors meld.
    Step 2

  3. Blend the soup

    • Remove the thyme sprigs and squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins.
    • Blend the soup until completely smooth with an immersion blender.
    Step 3

  4. Finish and serve

    • Stir in the heavy cream and the Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
    • Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with grilled cheese.
    Step 4
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