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Tomato Bisque

This homemade Tomato Bisque recipe turns classic tomato soup into something extra special. It's beautifully creamy, with fresh herbs and lots of tomato goodness. Grab some cheesy bread or your favorite grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort food meal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill seed
  • 2½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill plus a bit more for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half & half, for a lighter soup

Instructions

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  1. Set a large heavy pot over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pot, then stir in the onion and sauté until translucent, about 6-7 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low and stir in the dill seed, fresh dill, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, or until herbs have wilted, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir until all flour is absorbed. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Slowly pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking all the while to incorporate everything smoothly.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot.
  6. Reduce heat to low, then stir in honey and cream. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until soup is hot throughout, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally. Do not let the soup boil with the cream, as it can both scorch and curdle. Serve hot, with extra chopped fresh dill for garnishing individual bowls.

Notes

  • Slightly adapted from a tomato bisque recipe served by friend Jennifer Reinhard. Originally from Savories Bistro in Stillwater, MN (closed in 2011), where I enjoyed this soup for lunch many times with coworkers.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 638mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 638mg 27%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.