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Tomato Bisque Soup

Silky, creamy, and bursting with fresh tomato flavor, this soup warms the soul in every comforting spoonful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 373
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed, for sautéing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, for richness
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced (small cubes for even cooking)
  • 1 large yellow onion diced (medium dice for flavor)
  • 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped (crushed slightly for aroma)
  • 3 pounds fresh tomatoes chopped (or 2 × 28 oz cans whole tomatoes, drained)
  • 4 sprigs oregano leaves removed (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt adjust to taste
  • 2 cups chicken stock low-sodium preferred for control
  • ¾ cup heavy cream plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed (plus extra for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter with olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. prep
  2. Add the diced carrots and onions, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5–7 minutes. prep
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, oregano leaves, salt, and chicken stock. mix
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. bake
  5. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a high-powered blender in batches and blend. mix
  6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. finish
  7. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra basil and a swirl of heavy cream. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 350ServingCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 806mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6806IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy Tomato Bisque Soup is perfect for cozy evenings. Serve with bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.

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