Best 4 Garden Fresh Tomato Bisque Recipes

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Garden fresh tomato bisque is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, this soup is bursting with flavor and is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you prefer a smooth, creamy bisque or a chunky, rustic soup, there are endless ways to customize this recipe to suit your taste. Served with a side of crusty bread or a crisp salad, garden fresh tomato bisque is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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

ROASTED FRESH TOMATO BISQUE



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Homemade tomato soup using fresh roasted seasonal tomatoes and garden basil, finished off with a little cream.

Provided by Kelly Wildenhaus | the hungry bluebird

Categories     Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh tomatoes (garden variety, heirlooms, or a mix)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ small sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch of sugar (maybe 1 tsp)
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups homemade chicken broth or stock
Several leaves fresh basil, about 1 tbsp chopped, and chiffonade for serving
3 tbsp heavy cream
Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy dutch oven or soup pot. Add onion and cook until just translucent. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in sugar and tomato paste and continue cooking another minute or so.
  • Carefully add roasted tomatoes and their juices, stir and cook, breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a steady simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in about 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped basil. Carefully insert immersion blender into pot and process until smooth.
  • Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Serve, topped with fresh basil and grilled cheese for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 953 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH TOMATO BISQUE



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Homemade tomato bisque soup is easy to make with this recipe that uses fresh tomatoes and spices to give it a taste like no other.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Appetizer     Lunch     Soup

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion ( coarsely chopped )
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 pounds tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and cut into pieces)
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
6 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
Dash freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan .
  • Add the onion and toss to coat. Stir over medium heat until the onion is tender.
  • Sprinkle on the flour and continue stirring over medium heat until the mixture foams.
  • Stir in the water and bring to a boil.
  • Measure 3/4 cup of the tomato pieces and set aside. Add the remaining tomato pieces to the boiling mixture.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and cloves .
  • Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, at a gentle bubble for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food mill and force the mixture through.
  • Return to the saucepan and stir in the reserved tomato pieces.
  • Mix in the salt, pepper , and cream.
  • Gently warm the soup over medium heat, but do not boil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 267 mg, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

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

CREAMY GARDEN BISQUE



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This is the soup to make when your garden starts to yield its bounty.All these fresh veggies have just got to be good for you! Use fat-free half and half instead of the heavy cream to make this even healthier!Originally from an October 1984 issue of Bon Apetit in an article featuring Indian Summer Menus.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, stems of
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1 quart rich chicken broth, preferably homemade
1 teaspoon salt
3 ears corn, husked
3 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/3 inch pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (or parsley, marjoram, or thyme)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Stir in next 6 ingredients.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are light brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix in stock and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Strain; discard solids and return soup to pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate.).
  • Scrape corn into bowl, using knife.
  • Bring soup to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Add carrots and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans and pepper and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in cream and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat until soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 983.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe, in-season tomatoes: This will give your bisque the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the soup: This concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the soup.
  • Don't overcook the soup: The tomatoes will become mushy if they are cooked for too long.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the soup with a garnish: A dollop of sour cream, a sprinkling of fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil are all good options.

Conclusion:

Garden Fresh Tomato Bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, roasted to perfection, and then simmered in a creamy broth. This soup is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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