Famous Tomato Bisque | Holy Recipe

Ingredients

• ***For the bisque:***
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup shallot, chopped
• 1 cup leek, very thoroughly washed, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 3 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• parmesan, to taste, grated
• fresh flat-leaf parsley, to taste, chopped
• French bread, to taste, toasted and warm