Upgrade your classic tomato soup with this rich and creamy tomato bisque soup recipe that is ready in less than an hour, it has a smooth texture and lots of hearty flavors.
Slice the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.
Chop the basil into strips.
Cooking instructions
Set a large soup pot over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil and add the sliced onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
Add the roasted minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then add the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes.
Stir to combine and bring the soup to a boil before reducing the temperature to medium heat. Cover the large pot with a lid, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it's completely smooth.
Stir ¾ cup of the cream into the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish each bowl with a drizzle of the remaining heavy cream, fresh basil, store-bought or homemade croutons, and a crack of pepper.
Recipe Notes
Soup textureIf you like your soup on the thicker side, cook it for a longer time so that it reduces and thickens. Add some more chicken broth if you like it on the thinner side.Blending the soupIf you're using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending. Hot soup + blender = big mess.