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Tomato and Ginger Bisque

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, Soup
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 5 roma tomatoes diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream or creme fraiche to garnish with

Instructions
 

  • Warm up oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened and translucent.
  • Add ginger and garlic. Stir until well coated. Add in tomatoes and stir. Pour in chicken broth. Let boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • In a small saucepan, slowly cook flour and melted butter into a roux. Keep stirring it slowly until it turns a light brown liquid. Add roux to main pot. Whisk well until incorporated. Let soup simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and using an immersion blender (or regular blender), blend soup mixture until no lumps remain. Season with salt and pepper.
    Put back on low head and add in cream. Cook for an adidtional 5 minutes and serve.