Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe | Varga Family | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 lb tomatoes (on the wine, washed and cut in half)
• 2 lb heirloom tomatoes (about 3 large or 4 medium size, washed and cut in half)
• 1 red bell pepper (washed and cut into 4 pieces)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1 small onion (peeled and cut into 4 pieces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• sea salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or more if desired)
• 1 tablespoon basil (fresh - finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil)