Best 3 Smoky Spicy Vegetable Bisque Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Immerse yourself in the world of smoky spicy vegetable bisque, a captivating symphony of flavors that will ignite your senses and warm your soul. This hearty and comforting soup is not just a meal; it's an experience that will transport you to a realm of culinary delight.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKY BLACK BEAN BISQUE

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (if fresh, from about 1 ear of corn)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 quart (4 cups) hot vegetable or chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrot, corn and onion and cook until the vegetables being to soften, about 8 minutes. Season with salt.
Add the garlic, chile powder and cumin and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beans, chipotle and adobo sauce and stir just to combine. Pour in the stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and creamy, 35 to 40 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice and season with salt, if necessary. Puree the hot soup with a hand blender, if desired, or leave chunky. Serve in soup bowls with the cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

SMOKY & SPICY VEGETABLE BISQUE

Smoky & Spicy Vegetable Bisque image

I like to serve this soup with a side of bruschetta or a caprese salad to make a complete meal. It is also suitable as a first course. Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to make it more or less spicy, depending on your preference.-Juliana Inhofer, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
4 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 8 wedges
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the onions, tomatoes, red pepper and garlic in pan. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, half-and-half, chopped basil, chipotle pepper, pepper, salt and roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SMOKED TOMATO BISQUE

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Rich and smokey tomato soup. Great with a crusty loaf of bread. The soup will be VERY thick, so add water as needed.

Provided by Kim Fliehmann

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
10 ounces tomato sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups water, or as needed
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and tomato puree. Simmer and add the dried herbs. Stir in the heavy cream and liquid smoke and season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently heat but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 821.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

Tips:

To make the bisque even smokier, roast the vegetables over an open flame or on a grill before blending.
If you don't have any chipotle peppers in adobo, you can use 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder or 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
To make the bisque vegan, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the sour cream.
Serve the bisque with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This smoky spicy vegetable bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The roasted vegetables give the soup a deep, smoky flavor, while the chipotle peppers add a touch of heat. The bisque is also creamy and comforting, thanks to the addition of potatoes and coconut milk. Whether you serve it as a starter or a main course, this bisque is sure to be a hit.