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Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup – Silky, Comforting, and Absolutely Irresistible

Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup

This comforting and creamy tomato bisque soup is the ultimate cozy meal. Made with tomatoes, cream, garlic, and fresh basil, it’s perfect with a grilled cheese or on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, to taste
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add tomatoes and tomato juice. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup using an immersion blender (or carefully in a countertop blender) until smooth.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
  6. Serve hot with croutons, grilled cheese, or a swirl of cream on top.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and butter with more olive oil. You can also roast the tomatoes before adding them to deepen the flavor.