Description
Laura’s Tomato Bisque Soup is a soul-warming dish that combines ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs into a creamy delight. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this rich soup is simple to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich to elevate your comfort meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down (approximately 10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer; let cook for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return to low heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg