Tomato Bisque
I absolutely love ordering Tomato Bisque when out at restaurants and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the outcome can be at home too. This recipe pairs perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich during those colder months. Make sure to make a double batch to freeze for later.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter we used unsalted
- 1 onion diced
- 2 slices bacon proscuitto, or ham, minced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 28-oz can peeled tomatoes (with liquid)
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream or less if desired
- 1 teaspoon salt or more if you are using unsalted homemade broth
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5–6 minutes or until it starts to get soft.
- Add the bacon (or other meat) and the garlic and stir for another minute or two or until the meat gets crisp.
- Add the flour and stir vigorously for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly.
- Throw in the herbs and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove the herbs and puree the soup either in a blender (in batches) or with a handheld immersion blender (if you like to make soups this is a great tool to have by the way!)
- Stir in the desired amount of heavy cream and salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- You may need to adjust the amount of salt depending on whether you used canned tomatoes (try to avoid varieties with added salt and sugar!) or fresh and also what type of broth you use (homemade, canned, or low-sodium canned). As with any recipe, it's best to start light on the salt and adjust to taste. You can always add more, but you can't take it out.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Bisque
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 1329mg58%
Potassium 280mg8%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 965IU19%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.