This Tomato Basil Bisque is perfect for a chilly winter day...and it's ready in just about 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, bisque, tomato
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Soup
3Tbspolive oil
1medium oniondiced
3garlic clovesdiced
2medium carrotsdiced
2 28-ouncecans crushed tomatoes
2Tbsptomato paste
½cupbasil leaves
2tspdried oregano
3slicesbreadtorn into small pieces
½tspsalt
½tsppepper
5-6cupsvegetable stock
¼cupheavy cream
For the Sour Cream Topping
½cupsour cream
2tspmilk
Instructions
Place olive oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook until onions are translucent in color (about 7-10 minutes).
Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir and increase heat to medium-high. Bring mixture to a boil.
Add basil leaves, oregano, bread, salt and pepper. Add 5-6 cups stock, depending on how thick you want the bisque to be. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, process the bisque until smooth.
Stir in heavy cream.
Garnish with Sour Cream Topping
For the Sour Cream Topping
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Stir until smooth.