This is without a doubt one of the best Tomato soups you will ever have. Real tomatoes with ingredients you can trust. Now that's tomato soup!
Total Time:
1 hour 10 minutes
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The first two years at the Mount I made every tomato soup I could think of, even going as far as throwing in the towel and buying Campbell’s Tomato Soup. But even that didn’t work (thank goodness), my girls just didn’t like tomato soup……or so I thought.
Then last year I needed some computer help and Kevin our Computer Tech asked for only one thing in return, Tomato Bisque. So once again I went back to the drawing board to design a Tomato Bisque that perhaps my girls might eat.
Soups had always been a bit of a specialty of mine, I was the soup king….at least in my small circle of friends. So I began the process, adding more steps than any other soup I had made, trying to refine the simple flavor of tomatoes into a mouth-watering culinary delight. As I finished the soup, I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.
What happened next as word spread was a complete surprise as ever drop of Tomato Bisque disappeared. Tomato Bisque now makes regular appearances on our menu, it’s not low fat, it’s not vegan (although it is now vegetarian), but it is 100% delicious!
I Hope you enjoy it as much as my girls do!
I Hope you enjoy it as much as my girls do!
Tomato Bisque goes so well with so many dished, but being brainwashed as a child my first thoughts are to a great grilled cheese sandwich! But it is also a great first course for just about any meal! If you enjoyed this recipe you might also like my Italian Wedding Soup.
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Tomato Bisque
This is without a doubt one of the best Tomato soups you will ever have. Real tomatoes with ingredients you can trust. Now that's tomato soup!
Servings: 6
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup onions chopped
- 1/4 lb unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 Cups vegetable stock
- 4 Cups crushed tomatoes San Marzano if possible
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt add more to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Begin by getting your ingredients ready, chop your onions and celery, and shred the cheddar cheese.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter then add the chopped onion and chopped celery.
- Allow the onions and celery to cook for a few minutes, then add the flour to the pan and mix well.
- Turn down the heat and allow the veggies and roux to cook for about 5 minutes, do not let the roux get too dark or burn.
- Heat the stock in another saucepan and after the roux has cooked (the flour should begin to smell a little like bread) add the stock to the roux, use a wire whip and mix well.
- Now add the tomatoes, add seasonings and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- If you have an immersion blender after the bisque has simmered use your immersion blender to puree as much of the product as possible, you can also transfer it to a food processor or blender, just be very careful with your hot bisque!!
- After you have either used an immersion blender or food processor, strain your bisque to remove all the bits and pieces of celery, onions, and tomatoes.
- Return the bisque to the pot and add the heavy cream and fold in the cheddar cheese.
- At this time if the bisque appears to thick you can either add more vegetable stock, milk, or just plain water.
- Taste the soup and re-season if necessary, and allow the soup to simmer for another 15 minutes. If you have a thermometer, check the temp remember it should always be over 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1925IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 6.8mg
Inspired2cook says
Your tomato soups looks amazing! The San Marzanos make take the soup to another level. Yumm!
mickey says
I really enjoyed reading your blog, it must be very rewarding to nourish all those young ladies as well as being able to mentor some future culinarians-congratulations.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Mickey
Fimère says
ça doit être très savoureux, j'aime beaucoup
bonne journée
~~louise~~ says
Oh my, your Tomato Bisque recipe sounds quite refreshing. The addition of shredded cheddar brings it over the top for me. I can certainly understand why it was such a hit!
Thank you so much for sharing…
Daisy says
Hi Chef Dennis. Your Tomato Biqsue looks fabulous! how about we combine with a grilled cheese?!
jaymelyn says
so delicious!
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The Blonde Duck says
My husband would love this!
The Manly Housewife says
I love tomato soup I can not wait to try this!
Joanne says
I can only imagine your frustration at your girls not being soup lovers! At least you won them over with this bisque…it seems delicious. So rich and flavorful!
Sage says
I just came across a good deal for those special tomatoes at Costco.This soup is on my menuvert soon!
Rita
MyKitchenInHalfCups says
Terrific how you can see the butter and cheddar in the top rim of that bisque. Glorious.
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
My husband absolutely loves tomato soup and yours looks super tasty. Add in a grilled cheese sandwich and dinner nirvana has been achieved!
Jason Phelps says
I have never been a big soup lover, but this makes me think I need to spend some time on it and see whet happens.
Thanks for a an awesome recipe.
Jason
Cheryl says
Thank you for stopping by! I am a tomato soup lover but mine never turns out just right. I cannot wait to try this recipe!
Raina says
Tomato bisque is one of my favorites. I have never tried to make my own. You have convinced me it might be possible. Yours looks wonderful:)
Jean at The Delightful Repast says
This soup sounds absolutely fabulous! I'll be making it soon. And when my homegrown tomatoes are ready, I'll be making the soup recipe I developed a few years ago. I'm sure I'll be blogging it, so you could try it out on your girls! Of course, your recipe can be enjoyed year round, since it doesn't have to wait for tomato season. Cream AND cheese–I'm in heaven! I've added you to my favorite blogs list.
Katie ♥ says
Hello Dennis!
Thanks for stopping by my blog : )
Im loving yours and the amazing recipes! Ummmmmmm the dessert recipes from a couple posts before this are AMAZING!!!!! I want some!
Oh tomato soup and grilled cheese was a fave of mine when I was young! Loving this soup, looks great!
intuitive eggplant says
Love the vibrant color of this soup, and I'm most intrigued to try your idea of adding cheese to a bisque. Thanks, as always, for sharing. And I'll be looking forward to more of your soup recipes!
Spicie Foodie says
Sound so delicious! I can just picture the creamy texture with the yummy tomato flavor. Fantastic recipe.!
Lynn says
This sounds wonderful. I'm always looking for the perfect tomato soup recipe. Could this be the one?
Magic of Spice says
One of my favorites, this looks excellent!
Abby says
I just can't stomach the canned stuff, but I LOVE homemade tomato soup!
The Rowdy Chowgirl says
A whole cup of shredded cheddar! How could this soup not be wonderful?
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
I love everything with tomatoes! I look forward to trying your tomato bisque… but it may have to wait until the temperature drops a little 😉
5 Star Foodie says
This tomato bisque looks seriously amazing! Just lovely!
Foodessa says
All I can hope for is that we have a fruitful tomato season…and bisquing I will go.
Thanks for this simple recipe to go with one of my favorite fruits.
I just happen to be the countessa of soups in my home. However, for now, the KING may rule;0)
Flavourful wishes, Claudia
The Mom Chef says
Perfect. I've never been a huge tomato soup person, but always thought it was the perfect side to a grilled cheese sandwich. Like you, I've been searching for a good recipe. Thanks for creating one for me. I'll definitely give it a try!
Nicisme says
What a lovely mouthwatering blog you have! Great photos and that soup looks so fresh and delicious.
Have added to my reader!
Lyndsey says
I never like tomato soup. I am definitely going to try this one. I could tolerate it as a kid, my mom always made it with cream, but I never wanted to make it myself. Until now!
Liv Wan says
Love this soup. The colour just looks amazing. I feel like I can live 10 years longer after drink this soup. lol especially tomato is such healthy food!!
Jackie says
Oooh, tomato bisque! When I get home I'm definitely going to make some of this…
Thanks for sharing Dennis!
Jax x
Megan says
Chef D… you have to love cream in a tomato bisque. I remember the first time I made this, in college with a friend, catering a party for my parents..love love love this soup – I will make this again with your recipe!
Jane says
Your recipe really looks heavenly, Chef Dennis. My husband, who loves tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, would absolutely adore this. Your labor obviously paid off! (This is exactly the kind of formula I am grateful to stumble across in food blogs–one that's original, that's been created through trial and error by someone who's highly skilled in the kitchen, and one that's enormously well tested.) Beautiful!
Jane 🙂
Grace says
Dennis I would love to know how you were able to get them to try it, was it Kevin telling them how fabulous it was or do you have some special trick up your sleeve? I've never been much of a tomato soup lover but you've convinced me to try the soup, it looks delicious!
thelonelyradish.com says
Pass me some oyster crackers.
Mr. Jackhonky says
This sounds wonderful, even though I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup.
Would it work with fresh tomatoes instead of canned? I'm thinking the wonderful heirloom tomatoes that are coming into season would turn into love bisque, but perhaps the flavor would be too bright for the cream and cheese or it might be too watery?
Hmm… regardless, I might have to go and find my immersion blender for this one.
3 hungry tummies says
What a brilliant colour! I am tryig to picture the taste!
Brownieville Girl says
Sounds like perfection!
The Housewife says
I love the intense color of the bisque! And the recipe sounds so indulgent and tasty! I love soups, so I;m sure to try this one out!
Mother Rimmy says
Perfect timing for all the tomatoes I have growing in my garden!
My Man's Belly says
I haven't been able to make a tomato bisque that I like. I have bookmarked this recipe and as soon as my garden starts coming in (I've got tons of San Marzano's in there) I'll be making this for sure!
gringarl says
Your tomato bisque look so delicious, we are a big soup fans so definitely will try your recipe. Thanks again for sharing another great recipe 🙂
Elin says
This tomato brisque sounds great and looks yummy. I have never tried making tomato soup but your this post has inspired me to try it out 🙂 Thanks Dennis for this great recipe 🙂
denise @ quickies on the dinner table says
I love any kind of tomato soup but this is like Superstar Tomato Soup!!! LOL
Absolutely gorgeous Dennis!! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Mo says
Tomato bisque is the only way I like tomato soup. 🙂
Lauren Zabaneh says
Love this recipe. what I really like is the addition of the cheddar cheese. i've never tried that before. Great idea!
Drick says
wow, the cheddar must make all the difference…and no meat stock either, none of which I am familiar with cooking down here in the south, we normally use a chicken stock
Autumn @Good Eats Girl says
This looks great! I'm definitely looking forward to trying this! Your girls are so lucky to have you cooking for them!
Kitchen Corner says
I love this tomato bisque because it's one of my comfort food especially go with a crusty garlic bread. Yummy!
bellini valli says
I can see why this would be a favourite of your girls. Throw in a grilled cheese sandwich and we have an added bonus.
baking.serendipity says
This looks great! I love the feeling you get when you finally get a recipe/food right 🙂
penny aka jeroxie says
that sounds heavenly.
Monet says
Dennis,
This looks simply wonderful. I love soup, and I just made a batch of breadsticks that would be perfect with these. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe utilizing all of these summer tomatoes!
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The soup looks amazing. Tomato soup is one of my favorites.
bunkycooks says
I love any kind of tomato soup! The recipe sounds like a winner. All you need is a big hunk of homemade wheat bread with lots of butter! Yum! 😉
Faith says
I love tomato bisque! Your recipe looks fantastic, I love the cheese in it!
Cook with Madin says
I love it during this time of the year because of the tomatoes. I eat them like eating apples, or I will put the grape tomatoes in bowl and snack on them. As much as possible I will make tons of tomato soup to freeze them and enjoy them all year.
Your recipe is a keeper, it looks really delicious. Thank you for sharing, "Soup King" lol.
Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says
I would be slurping this soup Dennis! I'm sure it's 100% delicious. I'm gonna say this again that your girls are lucky! maybe this time Kevin too 🙂
Pacheco Patty says
I love tomato bisque and yours looks delicious!
Brindusa says
I am the biggest fan of Tomato Soup. And yours looks so amazing, that I will for sure try!
When not eating with toast, I add in my soup some boiled rice. Thanks for sharing.
Cooking with Kait says
Hi Dennis, this tomato bisque looks delicious and so comforting. I'm glad you finally found a tomato soup that the girls love. I can't wait to read about your other soups, being that you are the Soup King! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Allie and Pattie says
Dennis, this has always been a favorite of mine and I LOVE the idea of the cheddar- like the soup and sandwich combo in one!!. I'll be trying this one!
xoxo Pattie
Andrea says
This sounds delicious!! I can't wait to make this myself!
Stella says
Vegetarian is good enough for me, Dennis! It sounds really good. I might have to try it, since Tomato Bisque/Soup is one of my favorite comfort foods!
Ooh, I didn't know you were the soup king! My family member that is a chef is called the soup king in our family. He can whip up a soup out of nothing (smile).
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
It's hard to care if it's healthy when something tastes this good! Somethings are worth throwing caution to the wind! At least every once in a while!
Shree says
Love tomato bisque, in fact I've already had it twice this week.
Debbie says
I've never made homemade Tomato soup, but we do buy it often. I think this is the one to try, thanks!
Jean says
Yum…as usual! I've never made it from scratch before although I've enjoyed it a lot over the last few years. When I finally decide to make this, I'll definitely borrow your recipe! Thanks for posting it. 🙂
Yenta Mary says
That looks amazing!!! And of course it would go with a grilled cheese sandwich … but one made, perhaps, with good Cheddar on raisin bread? Infinite possibilities!
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Debi (Table Talk) says
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is one of my favorite combinations. You've combined those flavors in one big bowl! Now for some nice crusty bread to dunk~
***Holly*** says
This looks fabulous! I love that it's vegetarian. Saving this recipe! 🙂
Emily Malloy (Ziegler) says
Yum, yum, and yum!
Big Dude says
I keep being disappointed each time I try homemade tomato soup, so I look forward to trying yours. Our tomato crop should start coming in around July 4.
Angela/Soap Mom's Kitchen /Vintage Soap Shoppe says
I love tomatoes. I will definitely be making this soup. I am drooling just looking at the picture.
Jennifurla says
This post is timely for me, we just painted our kitchen last night – the color is tomato bisque! Lovely.