Description
A comforting and creamy tomato bisque soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. This homemade soup is rich and flavorful, with a velvety smooth texture that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, whisking to combine.
- Add the sugar, dried basil, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
- Return the soup to the pot if needed, then stir in the heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
