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title: "Tomato Bisque: Cheesy Toasts and Balsamic Greens"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tomato-bisque-with-grilled-chees-582c2d43cc7bd01e5905c522
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Child Friendly
  - Kid Friendly
  - Soup
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 136
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Taste
    text: Rich, comforting tomato flavor with a creamy pesto swirl
  - theme: Preparation
    text: Quick and easy to assemble, perfect for weeknight dinners
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tomato-bisque.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Halve, peel, and very finely dice @yellow onion{1%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}.

Melt @butter{2%tbsp} with a drizzle of @olive oil{3%tbsp} in a #large pot{} over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}. Add @crushed tomatoes{28%oz}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, and @water{2½%cups}. Bring to a boil and let bubble until reduced and thickened, ~{10%minutes}.

While soup cooks, halve @ciabatta bread{2%unit} and place cut-side up on a #baking sheet{}. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with @gruyère cheese{½%cup}. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to turn golden, ~{3%minutes}.

Remove soup from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in @pesto{3%tbsp}, @sour cream{2%tbsp}, and @sugar{1%tbsp} (to taste). Season generously with salt and pepper.

Toss @mixed greens{4%cups} in a #large bowl{} with @balsamic vinegar{2%tbsp} and a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut ciabatta toasts into quarters. Divide soup between bowls and serve with salad on the side and toasts for dipping.