Tomato Bisque

overhead photo of a white bowl with creamy tomato soup

4.5 Stars (4 Reviews)

Yield: 12 servings

prep time: 15

cook time: 25

total time: 40

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!

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

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.
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.
Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir until all flour is absorbed. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Slowly pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking all the while to incorporate everything smoothly.
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.
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 Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 5g Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 16g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 638mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 13g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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