Description
Tomato Bisque is velvety smooth and creamy, with an irresistible aroma and texture, thanks to oven-roasted tomatoes and red bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups veggie broth
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Step: Add two tablespoons of olive oil, fresh cherry tomatoes, and sliced red bell pepper to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Step: Arrange on a large baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes.
- Step: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook the onion, celery, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and basil for about 5-6 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Step: Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Then, add the roasted tomatoes, pepper, broth, crushed tomatoes, and sugar.
- Step: Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, then blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender.
- Step: Add the heavy cream, mix well, and serve with additional heavy cream drizzled over and parsley or basil leaves for garnish.
Notes
Sautéing the aromatics is a crucial step to bring out oils and sweetness. For the best results, use a variety of cherry and grape tomatoes, and prefer San Marzano Roma plum tomatoes for the crushed tomato component. If you do not have an immersion blender, a heat-resistant regular blender can be used.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 937 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg