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BBT BISQUE

Active Time : 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Total Time : 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Serves : 6
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound smoked bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14 oz each) chicken broth
  • 1 can (6 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Paste with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
  • 1 whipping cup heavy
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
DIRECTIONS

Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove HALF of the bacon and drain on paper towels. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.

Reduce heat to medium; add onion and cook 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant.

Stir in undrained tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Stir in cream; simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add half of the basil to the tomato mixture. Remove soup from heat. Place a portion in blender container. Puree 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Repeat until all soup is pureed.

Place bisque in serving bowls; top with the remaining bacon and basil.