Easy Tomato Bisque Recipe

When it’s chilly outside, all I want to do is curl up on the sofa with my favorite comfort food. Well, I actually have a very long list of comfort foods. I love beef stew and beef soup as much as I love clam chowder. On winter nights, I also enjoy the company of roasted tomato basil soup and any creamy tomato soup recipe. Although I must say, I have a soft spot for tomato bisque. It’s much, much creamier than the tomato soup recipes I’ve tried before!

At first, I was confused between tomato bisque and soup. Apparently, these two tasty dishes are different. The classic tomato soup recipe uses chicken stock and tends to have a thin consistency, bordering on watery even. Tomato bisque, on the other hand, is just super creamy! And it’s all thanks to its secret ingredient: heavy cream. Nonetheless, whenever I need a pal for my gooey grilled cheese sandwich, I just whip up either of the two.

Now, going back to my love affair with tomato bisque. I have tried so many bisque recipes my whole life, but nothing prepared me for the deliciousness of this oh-so-creamy tomato bisque recipe. Instead of the usual seafood in a bisque recipe, this one relies on canned crushed tomatoes. But if I’ve got time to spare, I use fresh garden tomatoes. I’m telling you, tomato bisque with fresh tomatoes just hits differently! May I suggest San Marzano tomatoes? They’re incredibly sweet and pulpy, trust me. But if you want sweet-tasting tomatoes, I’d recommend diced fire-roasted tomatoes.

What made me love this tomato bisque recipe was its creaminess. I went for heavy cream to give my tomato bisque a velvety texture. Some variations, however, take a different approach and add a bit of tomato paste or flour and milk. I suggest you go for the ingredients that will satisfy your palate. If you want a healthier option, say, a vegan tomato bisque, just use coconut milk instead of heavy cream. The result is just as creamy, I promise!

Let’s not forget about the seasoning. Enter my secret weapons for bringing bright flavors onto my soup recipes: cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and dried basil. You can also use fresh basil leaves, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. As a finishing touch, I also sprinkled some chopped parsley on top. Grated parmesan cheese as a topping sounds good as well. But, I think the fun part of whipping up this homemade tomato bisque is making the cream swirls! With a little help from a toothpick, I got to make cute patterns on top of my soup!

Whether I get a common cold or I simply need the company of my comfort food, I make an effort to make some tomato bisque for myself. It’s creamy, delicious, and a breeze to throw together just like any easy tomato soup recipe. Knowing how to make tomato bisque really saves me a trip to the restaurants serving delicious tomato soup near me. Try your hand at this recipe ASAP, and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.