Tomato Basil Bisque Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)
Enjoy a homemade tomato bisque with fresh tomatoes and cream, a comforting and easy-to-make soup. It's made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basic seasonings, blended into a smooth soup that's great with croutons or grilled cheese. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal, this bisque is satisfying on its own or as a starter.
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes quartered
- half onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cut in half
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil plus more for garnish if desired
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- shredded cheese optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a casserole dish, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil leaves.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, then let them cool slightly.
- In batches if necessary, blend the roasted vegetables until smooth and transfer to a soup pot.
- Stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar, dried oregano, and dried basil. Heat to boiling on medium-high, then simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat, stir in the heavy whipping cream, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup in bowls, optionally garnished with shredded cheese, croutons, and additional fresh basil.
Notes
Should I peel the tomatoes?
I leave my tomatoes whole and don’t peel them. Tomato skins are really healthy, and since I’m blending it all down at the end I don’t really notice the skins. Plus, peeling tomatoes is not exactly a simple process.
Is it a Soup or bisque?
Okay, okay, I guess you got me. Technically, tomato soup doesn’t contain any cream, whereas tomato bisque does.
What to eat with a bowl of Tomato Bisque?
We recommend homemade croutons and a side of grilled cheese.
How to store Bisque
Tomato Bisque is one of my favorite recipes to batch up a LOT of, so knowing how to keep it tasting fresh is key. Store soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. Make sure you take out any basil garnish before storing. Reheat soup slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring often.
How can I make soup smoother?
If you want it a little smoother, I’d use an immersion blender, or use that if you don’t have an actual blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg