Tomato Bisque Soup: Easy & Creamy

Tomato Bisque Soup is a creamy, comforting soup made with tomatoes, broth, and cream. It has a rich tomato flavor with just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. You can think of it as a creamier take on tomato basil soup.

If you’re planning a cozy lunch or a simple dinner, this soup is a great option. The smooth texture and rich flavor make it satisfying without being too heavy, and you can make it with everyday ingredients.

You can pair it with different sides, like grilled cheese, crusty bread or a sandwich.

Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe

Key Ingredients

Whole peeled tomatoes: I use canned whole tomatoes because they’re ripe and full of flavor all year, and they blend into a smooth, velvety soup. The juice in the can adds a lot of tomato flavor too. Canned crushed tomatoes also work if that’s what you have.

Tomato paste adds a concentrated, rich tomato flavor and a deeper color to the soup.

Heavy cream makes the bisque smooth and creamy, and it softens the acidity of the tomatoes. You can leave it out, but the soup won’t be quite as rich.

Tips & Tricks

Let the tomato paste darken: I cook the paste with the garlic for a couple of minutes, until it turns slightly darker. That deepens the flavor and gives the soup a richer tomato taste.

Blend until completely smooth: Keep blending until no tomato bits are left.

Taste before serving: Canned tomatoes can vary in acidity, so I always taste the soup before serving. If it tastes a little too sharp, stir in a small pinch of sugar and taste again.

This is my simple recipe for tomato bisque soup:

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Tomato Bisque Soup

A smooth, creamy tomato soup made with canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and a splash of cream, ready in about 40 minutes.

⏱ Prep 10 min🔥 Cook 30 min⏰ Total 40 min🟢 Easy🍽 Soup🌍 American

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Ingredients

Servings:

− 4 +

US Metric

• 2 tablespoonsbutter
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 1medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoonstomato paste
• 28 ozwhole peeled tomatoes (1 can, with their juices)
• 2 cupschicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoonsugar
• 1 teaspoondried basil
• 1/2 teaspoonsalt
• 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
• 1/2 cupheavy cream

Instructions

1. 1Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until very soft.
2. 2Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, until the paste darkens slightly.
3. 3Add the tomatoes with their juices, broth, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Break up the tomatoes with a spoon.
4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. 5Blend the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth. (Or blend in batches in a regular blender, filling it only halfway.)
6. 6Stir in the cream and warm gently for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt.

Nutrition per serving

240

cal

14g

carbs

20g

fat

8g

sugar

780mg

sodium

📌 Notes

• Cooking the tomato paste for a couple of minutes gives the soup a deeper, richer flavor.
• The sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
• Don't let the soup boil after the cream goes in.
• Serve with grilled cheese or crusty bread.

By Sam

How to Pair

Tomato bisque tastes creamy, tangy, and gently sweet. Crisp, savory, or fresh sides will balance its rich texture and bright tomato flavor.

• A grilled cheese sandwich adds a buttery crunch and turns the soup into a comforting lunch.
• Toasted baguette slices, garlic bread, or herbed croutons soak up the velvety bisque.
• A simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette provides a fresh, acidic contrast.
• Roasted chicken or a turkey sandwich makes the meal more filling without overpowering the soup.