Tomato Bisque with Smoky and Sweet Flavors (Gluten Free)
Delicious sweet and smoky flavors in this tomato bisque!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 small onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp brandy optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1- 28 oz. can fire roasted stewed whole tomatoes or San Marzano stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, gluten free
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika gluten free
- ¼-½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper gluten free
- 1 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley
- 2 - 3 slices regular or thick sliced bacon gluten free
- 3-4 tbsp light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 oz. Brie cheese or other soft cheese
- ¾ oz. Asiago or parmesan cheese grated fine
- ⅛ cup heavy cream plus ⅛ more for a creamy soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Minced parsley and chives, plus 1-2 tbsp heavy cream to top
Instructions
- In a 5 qt saucepan saute the onion with 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt in the olive oil and butter until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute over low for another minute.
- Add the wine and brandy to the saucepan. Allow the wine to simmer for a minute before adding the tomato paste, tomatoes, water, broth, paprika, Aleppo pepper, parsley and basil. Simmer over medium low covered with the lid cracked for 30-35 minutes.
- Coat the bacon strips with the brown sugar, pressing the sugar on to stick. On a parchment lined baking sheet or convection or toaster oven baking sheet, lay the bacon strips.
- Cook in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until just starting to caramelize, crisp and is browned. Slice into thin strips and set aside.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Puree the soup using an emulsion blender or Vitamix or other blender. Cover with a towel so it doesn’t splatter.
- After the soup is very smooth, add the maple syrup, brie or soft cheese, Asiago or parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Add up to another ⅛ cup of cream if a creamier soup is desired. Ladle into bowls and top with a swirl of cream, sliced bacon, parsley and chives.
