Heart Healthy Recipes for Seniors

Tomato Bisque

This comforting lunch option is an easy heart healthy recipe made with simple, familiar ingredients. It fits well within recipes for hypertension and recipes for coronary heart disease, offering a lighter option for everyday meals. With its smooth texture and straightforward preparation, it also aligns naturally with recipes for stroke prevention as part of a balanced routine.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil • 1 yellow onion, Diced • 2 stalks of Celery, diced • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt • 1/8 Teaspoon coarse ground black pepper • 1 pinch cayenne • 1 Teaspoon dried Basil • 3 cloves of garlic • 4 cups of chicken broth • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes • 1 teaspoon white sugar • 1 cup Heavy Cream

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2.Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, cayenne, and basil. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. 3.Add garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds, stirring constantly. 4.Stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and sugar. 5.Reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes. 6.Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. 7.Stir in heavy cream until fully combined. 8.Serve warm. Instructions

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