Tomato and Basil Bisque

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 3 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
* 1 1/2 cup spanish Onion
* 1 tbsp garlic
* 28 oz canned tomatoes
* 1/4 tsp red hot pepper flakes
* 1/2 cup fresh basil
* 1/2 cup asiago
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tsp garlic
* 16 slice Italian bread
* 1/2 cup asiago
== Directions ==
In heavy gauge non-reactive soup pot, heat ¼ cup stock; add Onion and sweat 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and continue cooking until onions are limp. Add tomatoes, remaining stock and pepper flakes and bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer soup 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. Stir in Asiago and basil; adjust seasoning levels and place in covered container. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. To serve: Ladle approximately 1 cup soup into coup bowl. Top each serving with 2 Asiago Croutons (recipe below) and serve. Garnish with sprig of fresh basil. Asiago Croutons: Preheat oven to 400 °F. Combine oil and garlic and lightly brush bread slices. Place bread slices on baking sheet and top each slice with Asiago. Bake croutons 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven or until Cheese is golden and bubbling. Cool and serve with soup.
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== See also ==
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Chile pepper Recipes
Category:Italian bread Recipes
Category:Low-cholesterol Recipes