Name: Mushroom Tomato Bisque
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise -; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil -; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion -; 1-1/4 cups chicken broth -; 1/3 to 1/2 cup tomato paste -; Pinch sugar, optional -; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream -; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese -

Ingredients for - Mushroom Tomato Bisque

1. 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

2. 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

3. 2 garlic cloves, minced

4. 1/2 teaspoon salt

5. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

6. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

7. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

8. 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

9. 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion

10. 1-1/4 cups chicken broth

11. 1/3 to 1/2 cup tomato paste

12. Pinch sugar, optional

13. 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

14. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

How to cook deliciously - Mushroom Tomato Bisque

1 . Stage

Place tomatoes cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with 3 tablespoons oil. Combine garlic, salt, basil, oregano and pepper; sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are well browned.

2 . Stage

Cool slightly. Place tomatoes and pan drippings in a blender. Cover and process until blended; process 1 minute longer.

3 . Stage

In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, tomato paste, sugar if desired and tomato puree. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cream. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.