Tomato Bisque Recipe (2024)

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This Tomato Bisque recipe makes a warm and comforting winter meal served in a bowl! All you need is fresh tomatoes from the garden and a few easily available seasonings!

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What makes Tomato Bisque a great fall dinner recipe?
Ingredients:
How to make Tomato Bisque?
What to serve with Tomato Bisque?
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Tomato Bisque Recipe

What makes Tomato Bisque a great fall dinner recipe?

When I think about Fall, comfort food comes to mind. I definitely do not make gorgeous homemade meals during the week, but on the weekend I like to make a meal that is going to make my family and me very happy.

This Tomato Bisque does just that and I love how easy it is to make. You don't need any fancy equipment. Just some gorgeous tomatoes and lucky for us, my mom's garden was overflowing.

I kid you not when I say that her garden was overflowing. She couldn't pick them fast enough and when you walked into her kitchen all you saw were tomatoes.

They were on every windowsill and in multiple bowls on the counter. Avery has even taken to grabbing one of the sill and taking a large bite as if it's an apple.

She is quite the character and, although she did not enjoy a raw bite of a fresh tomato, she absolutely loved my Tomato Bisque. I started off by just sharing a spoonful, but before I knew it, I had none left in my bowl because she couldn't get enough.

Ingredients:

Tomatoes
Beef bouillon cubes
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Basil

How to make Tomato Bisque?

I not only love tomato bisque because it comes straight from our garden, but also because of how domestic it makes me feel when I make it.

I don't use any fancy equipment, but you definitely could use a food mill. I blanch my tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds and then place them into an ice bath.

In order to make it easier to peel the skin off, I very lightly slice the skin. I then simply slide the skin off with my fingers. It comes off so easily. I promise!

Before placing the tomatoes into the food processor, I slice the tomatoes in half and scoop out the gel in the middle in order to remove the seeds. The ones that you miss will go unnoticed.

Aside from liking to hand process the tomatoes, I also enjoy creating a roux and that's large because I've finally figured out how to create a good one.

My mom's gravy depends upon a good roux and when you're pairing it with our Perfect Roast Turkey, you don't want to mess it up.

What to serve with Tomato Bisque?

The tomato bisque is perfectly paired with grilled cheese, which happens to be Avery's favorite sandwich. I cut just about everything into sticks for her. It just makes it easier for her to manage andour tomato bisque is perfect for dipping grilled cheese sticks.

For more comforting soup recipes do check out our Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup recipe and this our all time favorite Chicken Taco Soup.

FAQs:

What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque?

Tomato soup and tomato bisque are both tomato-based soups, but they differ in ingredients used and the texture and flavor attained.

Tomato soup has a straightforward tomato flavor, whereas tomato bisque has a richer and more complex flavor due to the added cream and butter.

Overall, tomato bisque is a more decadent and luxurious version of tomato soup, while tomato soup is a simpler and lighter option.

Can we use canned tomatoes for making Tomato Bisque?

Yes, canned tomatoes can be used to make tomato bisque. When using canned tomatoes, it's important to choose a high-quality brand that uses ripe, flavorful tomatoes.

You can also choose to use canned whole tomatoes and puree them in a blender or food processor before adding them to the bisque.