Bunkhouse Campfire Smoked Tomato Bisque

A lot of people serve chili on Halloween (it’s the perfect pre-trick-or-treating meal), we invite you to try something different – Bunkhouse Campfire Smoked Tomato Bisque!  Smoked tomatoes add a flavorful punch to this recipe – they’re sprinkled with Four Sixes™ Bunkhouse Campfire and then smoked for about 2 hours for maximum taste.  While we know you may not have 2 hours to dedicate to this recipe on a busy Halloween afternoon, you could always make this the night before (we actually recommend doing this – it makes the bisque even more flavorful)!

If you don’t happen to have a smoker at home, don’t fret!  You can try one of these options instead:

• Oven with Wood Chips: Place wood chips in a small pan, put it in the oven, and cook your food at a low temperature. This mimics the smoking process.
• Stovetop Smoker: These are small, portable smokers designed for stovetop use. You can use wood chips to generate smoke while cooking.
• Grill: Use a charcoal or gas grill with wood chips or chunks. For charcoal grills, add the wood directly onto the coals; for gas grills, place the wood in a smoker box or wrap it in aluminum foil with holes poked in it.
• Liquid Smoke: This is a concentrated flavoring that can be added to marinades, sauces, or directly to your food for a smoky taste.
• Sous Vide with Smoke Infusion: If you have a sous vide setup, you can infuse your food with smoke by using a smoking gun.
• Broiler: Use your oven’s broiler to create a charred effect, which can mimic some smoky flavors.

You may also notice this recipe uses an immersion blender.  While you can always use a regular blender to achieve a smooth texture, we highly recommend investing in an immersion blender.  They’re SO simple to use, they require less cleanup, and you have better control over your desired bisque texture.  Here are some options to consider:

Bunkhouse Campfire Smoked Tomato Bisque

This Bunkhouse Campfire Smoked Tomato Bisque has so much texture and flavor - thanks to tomatoes dusted in Four Sixes™ Bunkhouse Campfire Seasoning, and then smoked! Although this recipe requires a few extra steps compared to your basic tomato soup recipe, you'll find that this bisque is anything BUT basic!

Servings 6

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

For the Smoked Tomatoes

• 6 large Beefsteak tomatoes, quartered
• Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as needed
• 1 tbsp Four Sixes™ Bunkhouse Campfire Seasoning
• Member's Mark™ Sea Salt Grinder, as desired
• Member’s Mark™ Ground Black Pepper, as desired

For the Bisque

• 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 Carrot, chopped
• 1 Celery stalk, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 3 cups Chicken stock
• 4 cups Smoked tomatoes + their juices
• 1 Member's Mark™ Bay Leaf
• 3 sprigs Thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp  Member’s Mark™ Sea Salt 
• ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Whole Black Pepper Grinder
• ¾ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

 

For the Smoked Tomatoes

• Prep your smoker to 250℉, using fruit wood such as cherry or apple.
• In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Four Sixes™ Bunkhouse Campfire Seasoning, and desired amounts of Member's Mark™ Sea Salt Grinder and Member’s Mark™ Ground Black Pepper. Place tomatoes on a foil-lined sheet pan. Smoke them for up to 2 hours.
• Remove tomatoes from smoker and peel the skins while the tomatoes are still warm.

For the Bisque

• Heat 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes (until soft). Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
• Add the stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the Member's Mark™ Bay Leaf and thyme, and lower to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender (or counter top blender, blending in batches), blend the soup until smooth.
• Whisk in the cream, add any additional Four Sixes™ Bunkhouse Campfire Seasoning, salt, and pepper to your preference.

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bisque, bunkhouse campfire, four sixes, smoked, soup, tomatoes