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white bowl of tomato bisque with shredded cheddar and parsley garnish
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5 from 225 votes

Tomato Bisque

When it comes to Tomato Soup, Tomato Bisque is the King! And I can honestly say this will be one of the best Tomato soups you will ever have.  Real tomatoes with ingredients you can trust, it doesn't get any better than that! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup celery small dice
  • 1 cup onions small dice
  • ¼ lb unsalted butter 8 tablespoons (1 stick)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock if you prefer)
  • 48 oz whole plum tomatoes including juice (canned) San Marzano if possible
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt add more to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese *add more if you like a cheesier soup
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan. Add celery and onions.
  • Allow the onions and celery to cook for a few minutes until they turn semi-translucent.
  • Add the flour to the pan to make a roux.
  • Let the roux mixture cook for 5-7 minutes over low heat (the flour should begin to smell a little like bread).
    Don't let the roux get dark or burn.
  • Heat the stock in another saucepan.
  • Add the stock to the roux, using a wire whip, and mix well.
  • Add the tomatoes and seasonings and allow to simmer for 15- 20 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 the 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 shredded cheddar.
  • 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, then allow the soup to simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1581IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 434mg | Iron: 9mg