In the quest for culinary comfort, the savory tomato bisque soup emerges as a symphony of flavors, a delightful dance of tangy tomatoes, creamy richness, and aromatic herbs. This classic soup, with its vibrant hue and velvety texture, is a comforting embrace on a chilly day, a culinary haven that beckons with its warmth and nourishment. Whether seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a centerpiece for a special occasion, the quest for the ultimate tomato bisque soup recipe begins here. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect balance of flavors, the ideal blend of textures, and the satisfaction of a homemade masterpiece.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO BISQUE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
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
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
ROASTED TOMATO BISQUE FROM THE SANDWICH KING
This recipe has a twin! French Onion Grilled Cheese- it should be a law that both of these are served together. This is far and away the best tomato soup you will have. I love tomato soup and I've experimented with many recipes, but this one simply takes the cake. Simple ingredients make a great, complex tasting, yet still 100% comforting soup. It is wonderful!! I must say to serve it with the French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich. Two doses of comfort food that are a perfect pair! I also want to say that I normally shy away from cooking sherry- it really makes this dish so go ahead and use it!
Provided by Dantana
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the DRAINED tomatoes, olive oil, light brown suger, carrots and shallots. Toss to coat.
- Place vegetables on a silpat (or parchment lined cookie sheet) and roast for 30 minutes, until carmalized.
- Heat a soup pot over medium heat.
- Add butter and cook until foaming.
- Add crushed red pepper and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add sherry and cook until all the liquid evaporates (1 or 2 minutes).
- Add roasted vegetables, crushed tomatoes and 1 cup chicken stock.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add heavy cream.
- Using in immersion blender (or standard blender, working in batches) puree the soup until uniform in texture.
- If you want to adjust the consistency, add chicken stock to desired level.
- Serve (along side the French Onion Grilled Sandwiches)!
SAVORY TOMATO BEEF SOUP
Meet the Cook: This soup's one my mother taught me to make. It's good all year but especially when the weather's cold. In winter, I serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches. It would also be a nice lunch with a side salad or homemade corn bread. Even our grandchildren - we have four - like it. It's a good way of getting them to eat their vegetables. My husband and I have two grown daughters. -Edna Tilley, Morganton, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown the stew meat and soup bone in oil. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat. Remove meat from bone; cut into 1/2-in. cubes. Return to soup; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HEARTY TOMATO BISQUE
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
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 :
SPICY TOMATO BISQUE WITH GRILLED BRIE TOAST
Nothing's more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup. This is a gussied-up version, with grilled Brie cheese sandwiches and spiced tomato bisque with basil. As the soup soaks into the sandwich, break into pieces with your spoon and ladle up with the soup.
Provided by amanda1432
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven or a toaster oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread the Brie cheese onto two slices of bread, and top with remaining slices. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through. Cut in half, and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the tomato puree, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Whisk in the cream cheese until well blended, then stir in the milk. Heat through without bringing to a boil. Stir in the fresh basil, and remove from the heat.
- To serve, place each sandwich half into a separate bowl. Ladle soup over each one into the bowl. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1262 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
Tips:
- For a creamy soup, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
- To make the soup even more flavorful, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- Serve the soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, a salad, or a piece of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Tomato bisque is a classic soup that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes, and it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a special soup to serve at a dinner party, tomato bisque is a great option.
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