Creamy Roasted Tomato & Basil Bisque
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Roasted Tomato & Basil Bisque. This delightful dish combines sweet, roasted tomatoes and fragrant basil to create a velvety soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or entertaining guests. With its rich flavors and silky texture, this bisque is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add roasted tomatoes to the pot along with their juices and vegetable broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standing blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and add fresh basil just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added depth, sauté celery along with the onion. - Substitute basil with thyme or oregano for different flavor profiles. - To make it vegan, replace heavy cream with coconut milk.