Tomato Basil Bisque

Creamy tomato bisque with onion, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh basil.

This tomato basil bisque is a smooth and creamy soup with a rich tomato flavor and a fragrant basil undertone. The soup is made with a combination of crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, diced onions, minced garlic, and fresh basil, all cooked together until they blend into a rich and savory mixture. The heavy cream adds a luscious creaminess that balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while the sugar and seasoning help to bring out the natural sweetness and depth of the flavors. This soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich or any other crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon of white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Boil 4 cups of water to prepare the chicken broth using Better than Bouillon broth base.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the onion to cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the garlic to the onion and cook about 30-45 seconds.
  5. Add the sugar, then the tomatoes, then the broth, then the chopped basil and stir together.
  6. Reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, or up to 45 minutes for a thicker bisque.
  7. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat.
  9. Serve with grilled cheese, or cornbread, or biscuits, or crackers, or a salad.

Gather the ingredients.

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

Boil 4 cups of water to prepare the chicken broth using Better than Bouillon broth base.

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the onion to cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the garlic to the onion and cook about 30-45 seconds.

Add the sugar, then the tomatoes, then the broth, then the chopped basil and stir together.

Reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, or up to 45 minutes for a thicker bisque.

Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.

Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat.

Grilled cheese makes a great partner to dip in!