Tomato Basil Bacon Bisque – 45 @ 176°

Served 2:

• 2 Whole fresh tomatoes, chunked or wedged
• ½ Diced Shallot
• ¼ cup fresh basil, plus a few leaves for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons crème fraiche
• ⅛ Cup Fresh Oregano
• ⅛ Cup Fresh Chive
• 3 Halved slices of thick cut bacon

Directions
* Preheat to 176ºF (80ºC)
* Sweat & Brine Tomatoes (salt & pepper)
* Combine tomatoes, onion, herbs, bacon and garlic in vacuum seal bag. Season to with salt and pepper. Seal.
* 15-45 minutes depending on mater firmness.
* Transfer entire contents of the bag to a blender/processor, and add the olive oil and crème fraiche.
* Puree until smooth, about 1 minute.
* Season to taste with salt and pepper.
* Stovetop/Microwave that bacon
* Garnish soup with additional basil, desired cheese, bacon, and serve.

*don’t be an ass like me, crumble the bacon