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When we think of making homemade soup, we often imagine an all-day task that requires numerous ingredients and plenty of patience. Reaching for soup from a can or a box may seem like the easiest option, but this recipe proves otherwise. It comes together quickly and is far more flavorful than anything from a can. Using simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this hearty tomato bisque delivers homemade taste with minimal effort. Best of all, it includes the added benefit of loose leaf green tea for cooking and tea-infused recipes. Just imagine a creamy bowl of tomato bisque paired with a melty grilled cheese sandwich and a hot cup of green tea.

Tea Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ medium white onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan, cover, and cook over low to medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until the garlic is golden in color and the onions are translucent with a golden hue.

• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon green tea
• 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Directions

Heat the vegetable broth to 212°F and steep the green tea in the broth for 5 minutes. Place the tomatoes and the cooked onion-garlic mixture into a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

Return the puree to the saucepan and add the tea-infused vegetable broth, salt, sugar, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.

Serves 4.

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