Best 8 How To Make Tomato Bisque Recipes

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Tomato bisque is a luscious, creamy soup made from ripe tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a touch of cream. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a starter or main course. This article presents a collection of tomato bisque recipes, each with its own unique twist. From classic tomato bisque to variations featuring roasted tomatoes, grilled cheese croutons, or a hint of spice, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a simple and straightforward recipe or one with more complex flavors, you're sure to find a tomato bisque recipe here that you'll love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO BISQUE



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This bisque is perfect for the cool weather. I love to serve it with a slice of homemade bread.-Mrs. B.B. Mallory, Irving, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Discard bay leaf; press mixture through sieve and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Gradually stir in tomato mixture until smooth; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

EASY TOMATO BISQUE



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A bowl brimming with this fresh creamy tomato bisque is sure to impress Mom. With its outstanding flavor, she'll think you fussed for hours! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
Chopped fresh tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add chicken broth. Stir in tomato paste and cayenne until well blended. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; gradually stir in cream. (Do not boil.) Garnish with chopped tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HERBED TOMATO BISQUE



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This would be great to chase away the chill on a stormy night. This creamy tomato soup has a hint of sweetness from honey and great herb flavor.-Dawn Richard, Princeton, Minnesota,

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups chicken broth
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, dill and oregano until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, honey, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in cream; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 850mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE



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This rich, creamy bisque has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor...it makes a nice accompaniment to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield about 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 to 1/2 cup sherry, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool. , Puree mixture in a food processor or blender; set aside. In the same saucepan, saute fresh tomatoes in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually add cream and stir over low heat until thickened. Stir in pureed mixture and sherry if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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 :

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your bisque will be. If you can't find ripe tomatoes, you can roast them in the oven to concentrate their flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make your bisque watery.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of the bisque, so make sure you use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a combination of the two.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to season your bisque to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices until it reaches the desired flavor.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings: Once your bisque is finished, garnish it with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Tomato bisque is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give tomato bisque a try.

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