Best 6 Hearty Tomato Bisque Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting embrace of our hearty tomato bisque, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This classic soup is elevated with a medley of fresh, ripe tomatoes, simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs and a touch of cream for a velvety texture. Savor the tantalizing blend of tangy tomatoes, sweet onions, and savory garlic, all harmoniously combined to create a delightful symphony of flavors. Accompanying this delightful soup are two equally enticing recipes: a flavorful tomato bruschetta and a refreshing tomato and basil salad. The bruschetta offers a delightful contrast with its crispy toasted bread topped with a vibrant tomato mixture, while the salad provides a refreshing burst of flavor with its combination of juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a tangy vinaigrette.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO BISQUE



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This tomato bisque is creamy, loaded with flavor, and simply delicious. Perfect with grilled cheese sandwiches or a crusty loaf for dipping, this is our go-to tomato soup recipe. Classic, perfected.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 cups chicken broth
1 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar (to taste)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (warmed, divided)
1-2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced, divided)

Steps:

  • In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, and salt. Cook and stir until onions is translucent, approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, cooking approximately 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring mixture to simmer, then season with paprika, black pepper, and sugar. Turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are very soft, approximately 20 minutes.
  • After vegetables soften, remove pot from heat. Insert immersion blender and blend until smooth. Return pot to heat. Slowly whisk in ½ cup heavy cream. Taste and add more salt, black pepper, or sugar if desired.Note: If bisque is too thick, add more broth. If bisque is too thin, continue cooking another 10 minutes or so, stirring often, until liquid has reduced and bisque has thickened.
  • Ladle bisque into warmed bowls. Garnish each bowl with drizzle of heavy whipping cream and approximately 1 teaspoon chopped basil per bowl.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 702 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

RESTAURANT STYLE TOMATO BISQUE



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When it comes to Tomato Soup, Tomato Bisque is the King! And I can honestly say this will be one of the best Tomato soups you will ever have. Real tomatoes with ingredients you can trust, it doesn't get any better than that!

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup celery (small dice)
1 cup onions (small dice)
¼ lb unsalted butter (8 tablespoons (1 stick))
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable stock ((or chicken stock if you prefer))
6 cups whole plum tomatoes including juice (canned) (San Marzano if possible)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp sea salt (add more to taste.)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (*add more if you like a cheesier soup)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan. Add celery and onions.
  • Allow the onions and celery to cook for a few minutes until they turn semi-translucent.
  • Add the flour to the pan to make a roux.
  • Let the roux mixture cook for 5-7 minutes over low heat (the flour should begin to smell a little like bread).Don't let the roux get dark or burn.
  • Heat the stock in another saucepan.
  • Add the stock to the roux, using a wire whip, and mix well.
  • Add the tomatoes and seasonings and allow to simmer for 15- 20 minutes.
  • If you have an immersion blender after the bisque has simmered, use your immersion blender to puree as much of the product as possible. You can also transfer it to a food processor or blender, just be very careful with the hot bisque.
  • After you have either used an immersion blender or food processor, strain your bisque to remove all the bits and pieces of celery, onions, and tomatoes.
  • Return the bisque to the pot and add the heavy cream and fold in the shredded cheddar.
  • At this time if the bisque appears to thick you can either add more vegetable stock, milk, or just plain water.
  • Taste the soup and re-season if necessary, then allow the soup to simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1415 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY TOMATO BISQUE



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Between the lycopene from the crushed tomatoes and soy protein from the tofu and soymilk this soup from Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri offers a powerful heart healthy punch. "You'll never want canned soup again," writes Lisa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces soft tofu, drained and crumbled (1 cup)
1-1/2 cups soy milk
3/4 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; stir in tofu and soy milk. Cool slightly. In a blender or food processor, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through. Garnish with croutons. ,

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO BISQUE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced bacon (about 1/2 ounce)
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
3 parsley sprigs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • When the soup base is cool, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the tomato puree. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the crispy bacon, and serve immediately.

HOW TO MAKE TOMATO BISQUE



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You don't need a whole basket of vine-ripened tomatoes to make a delicious tomato bisque. We're going to use canned tomatoes. Rice makes this soup silky, not starchy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons uncooked jasmine rice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery with a pinch of salt until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth and tomatoes into onion mixture. Bring to a simmer and season with paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Turn heat to low and stir rice into soup; skim foam occasionally and simmer until rice and vegetables are very tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Add sugar.
  • Blend soup with an immersion blender in the pot until smooth. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup and adjust levels of salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sugar. If soup is too thick, add more broth; if soup is too thin, cook, stirring often, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into warmed bowls; garnish each bowl with a drizzle of cream and top with about 1 teaspoon chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 906.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TOMATO BISQUE



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Make and share this Tomato Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AngelicFantasia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 sprigs fresh thyme, hearty
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper, more to taste
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned on the edges, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and thyme; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by a quarter and thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Using a standard or immersion blender, puree about half the soup; it will still be chunky and thick.
  • Return it to the pot and stir in the cream.
  • Heat gently and adjust the seasonings.
  • Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the parsley if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.6, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 2340.3, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 27.6, Protein 11.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your bisque will be.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to blend.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your bisque, so make sure to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water.
  • Add some cream or milk: Cream or milk will help to make your bisque creamy and rich.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your bisque and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for tomato bisque include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil.

Conclusion:

Tomato bisque is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give tomato bisque a try!

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