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Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway is for Soup.

Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway takes several minutes to prepare.

Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway takes several minutes to cook.

Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway are:

2 tablespoons butter or extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, with liquid
1/4-1/2 cup roasted garlic tomato paste
2 cups vegetable or organic chicken stock
2-2 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
Salt and ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 to 1 1/4 cups nonfat half-and-half or nonfat yogurt
Several dashes of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce

Here is how you make Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway:

In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter or oil over medium-low heat until soft and golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, butternut squash, salt, pepper, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Partially cover and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender. Puree the soup in a blender, then pour back into the saucepan. Stir in nonfat half and half or yogurt, splash in the hot pepper sauce, and taste for seasoning. Heat the soup just to a boil, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with sliced basil leaves or minced parsley.Serving Size: 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASARIEL_BOUND.

The nutritional information for Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque like Safeway is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 103.1

• Total Fat: 0.6 g
• Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
• Sodium: 537.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 5.8 g