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Best Ever Creamy Tomato Bisque with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil

A close-up of a bowl of rich, creamy tomato bisque, swirled with cream and topped with fresh basil.
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Make a rich, velvety tomato bisque at home. This recipe uses fire-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil for a deep flavor, perfect for pairing with grilled cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice) and the crushed tomatoes. Stir well.
  4. Add the vegetable or chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
  7. Return the pot to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and sugar. Heat through gently; do not boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste the bisque and season generously with salt and black pepper. Adjust sugar if needed to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  9. Ladle the hot bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, roast the fresh tomatoes before adding them, though this recipe uses canned for speed.
  • If you prefer a thicker bisque, simmer uncovered for an extra 10 minutes before blending.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the texture will be slightly less rich.

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