Easy Tomato Bisque

This creamy tomato bisque is a delicious blend of vegetables, spices, and cream that's quick to make with canned or seasonal ripe tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Puree soup in a blender or food processor until silky smooth or to your preferred consistency. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender and puree soup in the saucepan.

Step 4

Stir cream into blended soup. Cook and stir over medium heat until bisque is hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.