Tomato Basil Bisque is packed with flavors that will keep you cozy all winter long. Pair with a warm grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect lunch or light supper.
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What We Love About This Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
- 40 Minute Meal: Have a bowl of warm and cozy Tomato Basil Bisque in ready in 40 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: This recipe is makes with simple and whole ingredients.
- Vegetarian Friendly: This recipe is vegetarian friendly as long as you use white wine or vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Ingredient Notes
- Plum Tomatoes: Or other fresh tomatoes with a lot of flesh.
- Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Celery and Carrots,.
- Italian Seasoning: Store bought or make the blend by tapping on the link. Full of Dried basil, oregano and other herbs.
- White Wine or Chicken Broth: You can also use a vegetable broth if you want a vegan version of this dish.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Or a dairy free alternative for this tomato basil soup recipe. Such as coconut milk or coconut cream.
- Fresh Basil: The fresh herb just brightens the soup.
Equipment Needed
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Immersion Blender
How to Make Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil
These are the basic steps for making Tomato Basil Bisque. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREPPING
Start by preheating your Dutch oven or large saucepan on the stovetop to warm it up. While that is happening, chop up the carrots, onions, celery, and tomatoes.
STEP 2: ADD TO POT
Now add the the carrots, onions, celery, and tomatoes to the Dutch oven and cook with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil for 8 minutes.
STEP 3: DEGLAZE THE PAN
Add the white wine to deglaze the bottom of the Dutch oven, then add the heavy cream and mix until fully combined. Let cook over high heat until it starts to boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
STEP 4: BLEND
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup mixture to the texture you prefer.. Add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, garnish soup with a drizzle of heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves, serve and enjoy!
Prep and Storage Tips for Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this recipe ahead of time, follow the instructions are usual and store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Tomato Basil Bisque recipe is best stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze this creamy tomato bisque in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Allow the soup to thaw completely before reheating.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat soup on the stove top at a medium-low heat until the soup reaches desired temperature. You can also reheat in the microwave for about 1 minutes or until hot.
Frequently Asked Questions about Creamy Basil Tomato Soup
You can use vegetable broth in place of chicken stock or white wine.
This creamy tomato bisque recipe can easily be doubled or halved, just proportionally increase or decrease ingredients proportionally.
There is not too big of a difference, however tomato bisque tends to be thicker than regular tomato soup.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Wine: There are many different variations of white wine, when using white wine to cook it is best to opt for a dryer white such as pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc.
- Instant Pot: Make this recipe following the same steps but using an instant pot.
- Slow Cooker: You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker, cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Once soup in done cooking, transfer to a bowl and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
- Grilled Cheese Croutons: To make into a more filling meal but serving with tasty grilled cheese croutons. You need is cheese, butter, and bread. Make a grilled cheese as you normal would then cut into small, bit sized cubes.
- Spicy Tomato Soup: If you like the heat, then add in or top your bowl of soup with red pepper flakes.
- Roast: to intensify your flavors roast the tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Top: Parmesan croutons, shredded cheese or add cooked shrimp or other seafood to elevate this soup.
What to Serve with Tomato Basil Bisque
- Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese
- Garlic Herb Rolls
- Grilled Panzanella Salad
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Tomato Basil Bisque
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tomatoes, approximately 8 plum tomatoes
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Stalk Celery, diced
- 1 Carrot, peeled and diced
- 3 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ¼ cup White Wine, can use chicken broth if desired
- 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream, 35%
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, carrot and seasoning.
- Allow mixture to sweat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the white wine to deglaze the dutch oven, then add the heavy whipping cream and fresh basil.
- Increase heat to medium-high until the soup comes to a light boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove dutch from heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender and
- allow to cool before pureeing with a kitchen towel over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, top with more fresh basil then serve.
Expert Tips
- Wine: There are many different variations of white wine, when using white wine to cook it is best to opt for a dryer white such as pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc.
- Instant Pot: Make this recipe following the same steps but using an instant pot.
- Slow Cooker: You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker, cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Once soup in done cooking, transfer to a bowl and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
- Grilled Cheese Croutons: To make into a more filling meal but serving with tasty grilled cheese croutons. You need is cheese, butter, and bread. Make a grilled cheese as you normal would then cut into small, bit sized cubes.
- Spicy Tomato Soup: If you like the heat, then add in or top your bowl of soup with red pepper flakes.
- Roast: to intensify your flavors roast the tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Top: Parmesan croutons, shredded cheese or add cooked shrimp or other seafood to elevate this soup.