Classic Creamy Tomato Bisque
This creamy tomato bisque is a comforting and flavorful soup, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Blender or Immersion Blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped large yellow onion
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can (undrained) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp (to balance acidity) sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot, sauté chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, dried basil, vegetable broth, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender, being cautious with hot liquid.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting sugar if needed to balance acidity.
Notes
For an extra rich bisque, you can add a splash of white wine with the tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil or croutons before serving.