Best 6 Tomato Sweet Potato Bisque With Pesto Grilled Cheese Croutons Recipes

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Feast your eyes on our tantalizing Tomato Sweet Potato Bisque with Pesto Grilled Cheese Croutons, a culinary symphony that blends vibrant flavors and textures. This delectable soup strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory, with roasted tomatoes and sweet potatoes melting into a velvety, crimson broth. The addition of aromatic herbs and spices elevates the soup to new heights, while a generous dollop of pesto adds a burst of freshness and nutty undertones. Accompanying this delightful soup are perfectly grilled cheese croutons, a crispy and cheesy complement that adds a touch of indulgence. Dive into this culinary masterpiece and let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure bliss.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JEN'S SWEET POTATO BISQUE



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Provided by Janet Johnston

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups apple juice
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (recommended: Savory Spice Shop s Sage and Savory Stuffing Seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
Sage and Savory Croutons, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup cubed French bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (recommended: Savory Spice Shop s Sage and Savory Stuffing Seasoning)

Steps:

  • Add butter and oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the butter foams, add the onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the corn and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, chicken broth, apple juice, 2 teaspoons seasoning, white pepper, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, allspice, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through and fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender and puree the bisque until smooth. Taste for seasoning, then stir in the heavy cream. Rewarm over low heat. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with Sage and Savory Croutons.
  • Heat olive oil in saucepan over low heat. Carefully add the bread to the saucepan and toss until browned. While browning, sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 main-dish servings (10 appetizer servings)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium white onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with their liquid
One 10-ounce can tomato sauce
1 Parmesan rind
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
4 soft white bread slices
4 American cheese slices

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and onion and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, diced tomatoes with their liquid, tomato sauce, Parmesan rind and 1/4 cup of the basil and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Remove the Parmesan rind and puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, whisking, until the mixture is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the cream mixture to the soup and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until foamy. Place 2 of the bread slices in the skillet; top each bread slice with 2 cheese slices, 2 tablespoons of the chopped basil and another bread slice. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Cut each sandwich into 9 pieces.
  • Serve the soup with the grilled cheese croutons and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 2-inch chunks
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg 1 bulb garlic*
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Dash honey
Dash hot sauce
4 slices thick-cut good-quality white bread
4 slices deli-cut on thicker-side sharp yellow Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a roasting pan, coat the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celery root in just enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Roast the vegetables until tender and caramelized at edges, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Puree the vegetables in batches with the stock and transfer to a soup pot. Season the soup with honey and hot sauce, to taste. Cool and store for make-ahead meal.
  • To reheat: Reheat over medium heat.
  • For the cheese sandwiches: Preheat the oven. On the night you want to serve the soup, arrange a cooling rack over a baking sheet and assemble 2 cheese sandwiches using 2 bread slices and 2 slices cheese per sandwich. Cube each sandwich into 9 mini-sandwiches and separate in a baking sheet providing space between each mini-sandwich. Coat the sides and tops of each sandwich with cooking spray. Bake in the hot oven until golden and cheese melts. Float a few sandwich-croutons in each bowl of the soup bowls.

EASY TOMATO SOUP & GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
Large pinch of saffron threads
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup orzo
1/2 cup heavy cream
Grilled Cheese Croutons (recipe follows)
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer, and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
  • Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
  • Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Note: The Grilled Cheese Crouton recipe was halved for the taping of this episode.

SWEET POTATO BISQUE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chipotle pepper, canned in adobo sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups apple cider
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Sour cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and becomes foamy, add the garlic, onions and ginger and saute until tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chipotle pepper and saute for 1 minute longer while breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, apple cider and sweet potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and velvety. Finish by stirring in the heavy cream. Top each bowl with sour cream if using.

TOMATO SWEET POTATO BISQUE



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I saw this on Good Morning America and it sounded so interesting, I just had to save it to try one of these days! It's based on Carla Hall's recipe book.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
kosher salt
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 fresh basil leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
1 quart vegetable stock (or store-bought unsalted vegetable broth, plus more if desired)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the oil and heat until just hot. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions just turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno, garlic, thyme, and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are nice and brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, then stir in the stock and sweet potato.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Simmer until the sweet potato is very, very tender, about 1 hour. The sweet potatoes should be soft enough to mash easily with the back of a spoon.
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprigs.
  • Using an immersion blender or stand blender (working in batches if necessary), puree until silky smooth.
  • Reheat the soup over low heat.
  • Stir in the cream.
  • For a thinner soup, stir in more stock.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: Sweeter and more flavorful tomatoes will result in a better-tasting bisque.
  • Roast the tomatoes and sweet potatoes: Roasting intensifies the flavors of the vegetables and gives the bisque a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Use vegetable broth: Vegetable broth adds flavor and richness to the bisque. You can also use chicken broth if you prefer.
  • Add a touch of cream: A little bit of cream adds richness and creaminess to the bisque. You can also use milk or yogurt if you prefer.
  • Season to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are essential seasonings for tomato sweet potato bisque. You can also add other seasonings to taste, such as smoked paprika, cumin, or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with grilled cheese croutons: Grilled cheese croutons are the perfect accompaniment to tomato sweet potato bisque. They add a cheesy, crunchy element that takes the soup to the next level.

Conclusion:

Tomato sweet potato bisque is a delicious, comforting, and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with grilled cheese croutons for a complete meal.

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