Tomato Bisque

Perfect Pairing: Grilled cheese

Is there any food more comforting than a really good bowl of tomato soup and grilled cheese?  It is a classic combination that will never go out of style.  My mom got this recipe from her dear friend years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since. 

This tomato bisque is very deceiving because it tastes like it would take a lot of time and work to make, but it is done in a matter of minutes.  It could not be easier.  It tastes like it is full of cream but the creaminess comes from low fat buttermilk, which adds just a small amount of fat.

The Perfect Pairing for tomato bisque is, of course, a grilled cheese sandwich.  Make it fancy or keep it simple, it will be delicious alongside this soup.

Tomato Bisque

Adapted by Lindsay at Perfecting the Pairing from Southern Living

Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

·         2 cans (10 ¾ oz, each) condensed tomato soup

·         1 can (15 oz) oregano and basil flavored diced tomatoes, undrained

·         2 ½ cups low fat buttermilk

·         Salt and pepper to taste

·         10 leaves of basil, julienned

Directions:

Combine the first three ingredients in a pot over medium heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve bisque topped with shredded basil. 

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