Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque Recipe (or Dill)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque Recipe (or Dill)
Description
The recipe starts by softening onions in butter and creating a light roux with flour for body. Herbs including basil or dill, oregano, and thyme are stirred in to release their flavors. Tomatoes and chicken stock are added and simmered to develop depth.
After simmering, fresh parsley, honey, and cream are incorporated to balance acidity and smooth the texture. Blending the soup partially or fully allows control over the bisque's consistency, from chunky to silky smooth.
Garnishes such as fresh herbs, croutons, crème fraîche, or cheeses complement the bisque, enhancing texture and flavor. This makes a comforting and creamy tomato soup suitable as a starter or a light meal companion.
The recipe provides vegetarian and vegan variations using olive oil and alternative creams, gluten-free flour options, and guidance for storage and reheating to maintain quality.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup onion chopped or grated, about half a medium onion
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ¼ cup flour or use GF Flour
- 3-4 cups tomato fresh, diced or sub with 28-32 ounce canned tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken stock or broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup or agave
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped (sub with 2 tablespoons dried parsley, fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, or chopped dill weed (or use 2 teaspoons dried basil or dill, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
Garnish Options
- basil fresh basil, fresh parsley or fresh thyme, chopped fresh or dill
- croutons or replace bread in crouton recipe with day old pretzel bites
- crème fraîche sour cream, coconut milk or plain Greek Yogurt
- cheese blue cheese, sharp cheddar, Gruyere, etc, try gorgonzola, spoonful
Instructions
- In a medium-large soup pot, saute onion in melted butter over medium heat. Once translucent and starting to brown, stir in flour, cooking until golden, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, dill*, oregano, and thyme, stirring for a minute to bloom the herbs.
- Add tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add fresh parsley (and fresh basil or dill if using instead of dried) and honey, stirring until combined, then slowly whisk in cream and half and half until smooth.
- For chunkier tomato bisque, use an immersion blender or blender and only blend a portion of the soup. For a silky, smooth tomato soup, blend in a high speed blender until silky smooth.
- Delicious served with croutons and a garnish of dill, parsley or thyme and a swirl of creme fraiche, sour cream, plain Greek yogurt or coconut cream. And of course grilled cheese!
Notes
- Vegetarian and vegan versions use olive oil and alternative dairy-free creams, and vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends.
- Store soup refrigerated up to 5 days; add cream after reheating if possible to prevent curdling.
- Reheat gently on stovetop, stirring occasionally; microwave in intervals stirring between heatings.
- Serve with garnishes like fresh herbs, croutons, crème fraîche or a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic pairing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1715IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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