Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
Ingredients
- 28 oz can of Organic San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 rib of Celery
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 cup of chopped Onions
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped Basil
- 1 Tbsp of Thyme
- 2 tsp of Date Syrup (you can use any sweetener)
- 1 cup of Water
- 1 cup of Raw Cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened Plant Milk
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation
Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and blend with 1 cup of unsweetened plant milk until completely smooth. Set aside.
Sauté the onion, celery, and carrot until the onions are translucent.
Add in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, thyme, and 1 cup of water. With a wooden spoon, gently break apart the tomatoes. Cover the pot and bring to a medium boil for 25-30 minutes.
Blend the tomato mixture using an immersion blender or traditional blender until completely smooth.
Add in the cashew cream and date syrup, mix well, and lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Serve with croutons or with a grilled cheese to dip in.
