Tomato Tofu Bisque Weight Watchers Recipes

Steps:

• Melt margarine in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is slightly browned (about 1 minute).
• Add the tomatoes, broth, oregano and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until heated through (about 10 minutes).
• Puree the tofu and the reserved liquid.
• Add the pureed tofu, parsley, dill and honey.
• If you prefer you can puree to whole soup for a smoother texture.
• Cook while stirring until just heated (about 3 minutes).
• Don't overcook.

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• When the soup base is cool, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the tomato puree. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
• Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the crispy bacon, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat the oil.
• Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned on the edges, about 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and thyme; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, broth, honey, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by a quarter and thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Using a standard or immersion blender, puree about half the soup; it will still be chunky and thick.
• Return it to the pot and stir in the cream.
• Heat gently and adjust the seasonings.
• Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the parsley if using, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Put chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Peel and cube chayote. Rough chop onion. Slice celery and carrots into 1" pieces. (Peel carrot if desired)
• Add vegetables and herbs to broth and heat to a low boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Remove from heat and cool. (it is easier to process food that isn't still hot).
• Process in small batches in the food processor or blender until creamy smooth and set aside.
• Core the tomatoes and roast under the broiler or with a flame tamer over a gas burner. Turn as the tomatoes cook. Don't worry if the skin is a little blackened- it adds flavor.
• Roast the garlic still in the skin until lightly brown. Peel and slice.
• Process the tomatoes and garlic in the food processor or blender on rough chop.
• Add to chayote mixture and reheat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Puree tomatoes in blender.
• Heat in saucepan until hot. Do not boil!
• Add milk and heat again but don't boil.
• Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.