spicy tomato bisque with grilled brie toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces brie cheese
• 4 slices rye bread
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat the oven or a toaster oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spread the brie cheese two slices of bread, and top with remaining slices. place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through. cut in half, and set aside.
• in a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the tomato puree, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, and sugar. bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
• whisk in the cream cheese until well blended, then stir in the milk. heat through without bringing to a boil. stir in the fresh basil, and remove from the heat.
• to serve, place each sandwich half into a separate bowl. ladle soup over each one into the bowl. serve immediately.