Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of creamy tomato basil bisque, a delectable soup that captures the essence of summer flavors. This comforting dish is a symphony of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream, creating a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. As you savor each spoonful, the smooth texture and vibrant color of this bisque will transport you to a sun-kissed Italian countryside, where fresh produce and culinary artistry converge. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a cozy dinner, this creamy tomato basil bisque will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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TOMATO BASIL BISQUE
I got this recipe from a magazine called Midwest Living. It's the best recipe I've found for tomato basil soup and just wanted to share it.
Provided by kyky9353
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, but not brown.
- Add tomato juice, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Place half of the soup in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Return all of the mixture to the saucepan. Stir in whipping cream and sugar; heat through. Stir in fresh basil. Ladle into warm soup bowls. Top each serving with some of the pesto and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if you like. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 468.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.3
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL BISQUE
A bowl of creamy tomato basil bisque is the perfect comfort food to indulge in at the end of a long day, with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Provided by Shanna Mallon
Categories Soup
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the basil oil, puree basil leaves together with oil in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or chinois twice. Do not press down on the mixture or you'll end up with a bitter note to the oil.
- Let sit for 2 hours before storing in an airtight container. While the basil oil is resting, start on the soup.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. On the blossom end of each tomato (opposite the stem), score with an "X" with a paring knife. Add tomatoes to the boiling water.
- Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the water to a bowl filled with ice water. Remove the tomatoes from water and gently peel.
- Remove the seeds from each tomato. Add tomato pieces to a large bowl. Add the seeds and goop that you remove to a sieve placed over the bowl of tomatoes. Mash the innards through a bowl to get all the flavor from those, without the seeds. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally until the onion has softened, approximately 7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid reduces by one quarter, approximately 20 minutes.
- Turn off heat and cool the mixture for about 10 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the soup until it is smooth. If you don't have a stick blender, you can also use a blender or food processor, working in batches.
- Bring the pureed soup to a simmer over medium heat, then add cream and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, and garnish with an extra drizzle of heavy cream and basil oil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowlful, Calories 464 calories, Sugar 17.3 g, Sodium 451.8 mg, Fat 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, TransFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11.5 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL BISQUE
Creamy tomato basil bisque is loaded with rich tomato flavor and just the right amount of basil and parmesan. A taste of summer that is perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Provided by Renee N Gardner
Categories Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Score, blanch, and peel the tomatoes. Cut in half, scoop out and discard the seeds. Chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Roughly chop onion and garlic.
- Heat the pan on the stove over a medium flame. Once it's hot, add the olive oil and heat an additional minute.
- Stir in the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the onions are fragrant and starting to turn a translucent golden color add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
- Add the salt, pepper, tomatoes, vegetable stock, vinegar, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, drop heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves and puree the soup until smooth, preferably using a stick blender.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the cold whipping cream, stirring to dissolve completely. Julienne the basil.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, grated parmesan, and basil into the soup. Stir to combine. Cover and allow to cook on low an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve garnished with additional parmesan or a drizzle of cream and a sprig of fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, ServingSize 1.5 cups
CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE
From Vegetarian Times September 2009. Nutrition facts: 89 cal, 2g protein, 3g fat, 13g carbs, 4mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 2g fiber, 8g sugar.
Provided by BB2011
Categories Vegan
Time 30m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, basil, bay leaf, and broth. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. Strain through fine mesh strainer into sauce pan; return to simmer. Remove from heat, and stir in half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 437.4, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 2.2
CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE
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
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.
CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP
Simple to prepare, delicious tomato-basil soup. Great for an easy lunch served with bread or grilled cheese!
Provided by Alok
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes.
- Transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersible hand blender), and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and gradually mix in the heavy cream. Pour soup through a strainer before serving. Garnish each serving with a sprig of basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE
My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. -Veronique Deblois, Mine Hill, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper; cool slightly. Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender. While processing, gradually add cream; process until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes. This will give your bisque the best flavor.
- Roast the tomatoes before blending them. This will concentrate their flavor and make the bisque even more delicious.
- Add a touch of cream or milk to the bisque. This will make it smooth and creamy.
- Season the bisque to taste with salt, pepper, and basil. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Serve the bisque warm, garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
This creamy tomato basil bisque is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The roasted tomatoes give the bisque a deep, rich flavor, and the cream and basil add a touch of richness and freshness. This bisque is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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