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This tomato tarragon bisque is perfect for summer and winter.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon, plus garnish
- 4 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup honey
Directions
- 1. In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and tarragon and saute for 5 minutes.
- 2. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- 3. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add the flour and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
- 4. Add the heavy cream and the half and half; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the fresh parsley and honey.
- 5. Pour the cream mixture into the larger pot with the tomatoes. Puree with a stick blender (or regular blender), and heat for another 5 minutes.
