Creamy Tomato Bisque: The Best Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Indulge in this delicious creamy tomato bisque, perfect for cozy nights. A blend of fresh tomatoes and rich cream makes this soup a must-try!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then blend the soup until smooth.
- Return to the pot and stir in heavy cream; heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy tomato bisque, tomato soup, comfort food