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    30-Minute Tomato Basil Bisque

    Published: Oct 11, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Diana Reis · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This tomato basil bisque is rich and silky. With canned tomatoes, broth, fresh basil, and some heavy cream, this simple soup tastes like it has been simmered all day, but it takes just 30 minutes to have a warm wholesome dinner for your family.

    Bowl of tomato bisque with side of grilled cheese in front of soup pot

    I always gravitate towards tomato bisque when I’m ordering lunch out. It feels like such a treat to have delicious warm soup and a fancy sandwich. This tomato basil soup recipe captures the beautiful flavors using simple ingredients. It does not ruin the treat by taking all day and making a huge mess.

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    Ingredients
    How to Make Tomato Basil Bisque
    How to Serve
    Storage and Reheating
    FAQs
    Related Recipes
    📖 Recipe
    30-Minute Tomato Basil Bisque

    Make this Recipe, because...

    Using canned tomatoes saves loads of time.

    Adding chicken or vegetable broth helps the soup develop full flavor without starting from scratch.

    Fresh Basil, onions, and garlic adds a punch of flavor.

    Heavy whipping cream takes away the acidity of the tomatoes and makes this bisque velvety and rich.

    Ingredients

    tamato basil bisque ingredients

    Whole Peeled Canned Tomatoes- When you buy whole peeled tomatoes they will be either Roma Tomatoes or San Marzano tomatoes. Both are types of plum tomatoes The low water content gives the richer flavor.

    Fresh Basil Leaves- It is ideal to use fresh basil for this recipe, but I have used dry or freeze dried basil as well. It is possible to get a really nice flavor with dried herbs. You typically use half the amount of fresh, but it may take some adjustments after tasting to get the amount just right.

    Heavy Cream- This cuts the acidity of the tomatoes, adds sweetness, and smooths out the texture of the bisque.

    How to Make Tomato Basil Bisque

    Step 1: Sauté

    • Heat your large pot on medium heat. 
    • Once it is hot, add butter and olive oil to the pan. Melt butter and mix together with olive oil.
    • Next, add roughly chopped onions to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.
    • Add the chopped garlic to the pot and let it warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Turn off the heat.
    garlic and onions in butter and oil

    Step 2: Blend

    Blending with a regular blender

    1. Place the sautéed onions and garlic into the blender with canned tomatoes and basil leaves. 
    2. Place the lid on and blend on high until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick add a small amount of broth to the blender, and blend on high until smooth.
    side by side of unblended and blended ingredients

    Blending with an Immersion Blender

    1. An Immersion blender can be used right inside the pot on the stove top. 
    2. Make sure the heat is off. Add canned tomatoes, basil leaves, and broth to the soup pot.
    3. Place the immersion blender into the pot. Make sure the end of the wand is fully submerged and then blend until smooth.

    Do not blend hot liquid. Splashes of hot liquid an be very dangerous.

    Step 3: Simmer

    • Bring the pot of blended tomatoes up to a low simmer. 
    • Let it simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes.
    • Then, add heavy cream and stir.
    • Simmer the tomato basil bisque for another 10 minutes.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
    simmering tomato bisque with cream added

    How to Serve

    You can add toppings to this delicious creamy soup for extra pop and texture. Try…

    • A Drizzle of Basil Oil
    • A Drizzle of Cream
    • Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • Croutons or Crostini (toasted bread slices)
    • Fresh Cracked Pepper
    • Red Pepper Flakes

    Serve with a dinner salad, garlic bread, or a classic grilled cheese sandwich. 

    If you want to take it up a notch or two, try these Hot Italian Sub Sliders. Stacks of Italian deli meat, garlic aioli, and homemade muffuletta make a sandwich dreams are made of.

    Warm soup bowls in the oven before serving. Turn the oven on warm or 175°. Place the bowls in the oven while the soup is cooking. Serving creamy tomato bisque in a warm bowl will help the soup stay hot longer.

    Storage and Reheating

    Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.

    Freeze for up to six months. The best way to freeze is to place in a food storage bag. Lay it flat in the freeze. Once it is solid it can be turned on its side or stacked with other items frozen this way and takes up very little space.

    Bring cold bisque to a simmer in a small pot to reheat.

    It can be reheated in the microwave was well. Use a microwave safe bowl, and cover with a paper towel to avoid splatter. Heat on high for 1 minutes. Stir and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the bisque is evenly heated.

    FAQs

    What is the difference between tomato basil soup and tomato basil bisque?

    While a traditional bisque is made with a seafood stock, modernly, blended soups with added cream are called bisques. So this tomato bisque is really just a creamy tomato basil soup.  

    overhead of tomato basil soup with bowl and sandwiches on side

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    feature tomato basil bisque with grilled cheese

    30-Minute Tomato Basil Bisque

    Creamy tomato basil bisque is a simple creamy tomato soup with rich flavor and a velvety texture. It comes together in a half an hour and is perfect to serve with grilled cheese sandwiches for a touch of warmth on cold nights.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Soup
    Cuisine: American Classic
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Diana Reis

    Equipment

    • Large Soup Pot or Large Dutch Oven
    • Regular High Speed Blender or Immersion Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 23 oz Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Puree or crushed in puree
    • 1 Bundle Fresh Basil Leaves 1 cup basil leaves loosely packed
    • 1 Small Yellow onion roughly chopped
    • 2 Cloves Garlic roughly chopped
    • 1 Quarts Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
    • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
    • 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 Tablespoon Butter
    • 2 Teaspoons Salt to taste
    • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat your large pot on medium heat.
    • Once it is hot, add butter and olive oil to the pan. Melt butter and mix together with olive oil.
    • Next, add roughly chopped onions to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.
    • Add the chopped garlic to the pot and let it warm through. Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
    • Turn off the heat.
    • Blending with a regular blender
    • Place the sautéed onions and garlic into the blender with canned tomatoes and basil leaves.
    • Place the lid on and blend on high until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick add a small amount of broth to the blender, and blend on high until smooth.
    • Blending with an Immersion Blender
    • An Immersion blender can be used right inside the pot on the stove top.
    • Make sure the heat is off. Add canned tomatoes, basil leaves, and broth to the soup pot.
    • Place the immersion blender into the pot. Make sure the end of the wand is fully submerged and then blend until smooth.
    • Do not blend hot liquid. Splashes of hot liquid an be very dangerous.
    • Bring the pot of blended tomatoes up to a low simmer.
    • Let it simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes.
    • Then, add heavy cream and stir.
    • Simmer the tomato basil bisque for another 10 minutes.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    What is the difference between tomato basil soup and tomato basil bisque?
    While a traditional bisque is made with a seafood stock, modernly, blended soups with added cream are called bisques. So this tomato bisque is really just a creamy tomato basil soup.  
    How to Serve
    You can add toppings to this delicious creamy soup for extra pop and texture. Try…
    • A Drizzle of Basil Oil
    • A Drizzle of Cream
    • Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • Croutons or Crostini (toasted bread slices)
    • Fresh Cracked Pepper
    • Red Pepper Flakes
    Serve with a dinner salad, garlic bread, or a classic grilled cheese sandwich. 
    Warm soup bowls in the oven before serving. Turn the oven on warm or 175°. Place the bowls in the oven while the soup is cooking. Serving creamy tomato bisque in a warm bowl will help the soup stay hot longer.
    Storage and Reheating
    Tomato Basil Bisque can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.
    Bring cold bisque to a simmer in a small pot to reheat.
    It can be reheated in the microwave was well. Use a microwave safe bowl, and cover with a paper towel to avoid splatter. Heat on high for 1 minutes. Stir and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the bisque is evenly heated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1783mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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