Basil Tomato Bisque

This Basil Tomato Soup is easy to make, nutritious and so delicious!  Fresh basil and sweet potato is key to making this soup rich and flavorful without adding any cream or oil.  I prefer to use the Bionaturae bottle tomatoes not only because they taste amazing but because they are in glass so you are don’t getting the potential heavy metal exposure from the can. I can find these at my local health food store. See note below for alternative. 

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1 cup water

1 28 oz. can tomatoes (or 24 oz bottle “Bionaturae)*

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato (“Jewel” yam)

1 T honey or maple syrup (optional for more sweet)**

1 cup fresh basil

Blend tomato with water, garlic and onion until smooth. Add sweet potato and blend till creamy. Add basil and briefly chop. Transfer to a sauce pan. Cook over medium high heat until steamy. Simmer 10 minutes. Add more chopped fresh basil if desired. Thin with more water if needed.  Salt and pepper to taste.

*I use the 24 oz bottle of Bionaturae pureed tomatoes and they have a richness that canned tomatoes don’t. If using canned tomatoes, I recommend adding a spoonful or two of tomato paste to increase the rich tomato flavor.  

**If your sweet potatoes are in season (I find the stores don’t start selling the new crop of sweet potatoes until around January) and super sweet, you wont need to add the honey or maple syrup.