Roasted Tomato Bisque
Roasted Tomato Bisque invites you to explore the world of homemade goodness, where every spoonful transports you to a place of warmth and satisfaction. Give it a try!
Ingredients
To Roast The Tomatoes
- 4 cups tomatoes cut in half
- 1 large garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
For The Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- ¾ cup carrots finely chopped
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ tablespoons pepper paste
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock (substitute with 1 tablespoon of bouillon powder)
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Salt to taste
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
To Roast The Tomatoes:
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, olive oil, and seasonings to an oven-safe dish.
- Cover and bake at 350℉ for 30 minutes. Once done, remove the thyme.
To Make The Soup:
- Add olive oil and heat on medium-high.
- Add finely chopped onions and carrots and sauté for 6-10 minutes until softened.
- Add in the roasted tomatoes, and squeeze the roasted garlic out of the bulb.
- Add in the pepper, tomato paste, and the seasonings.
- Mix together well before adding the vegetable stock, water, and fresh basil.
- Blend with a blender or immersion blender. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Once simmered, add in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan, then let it mix for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes matters. To make this tomato bisque with cream, you need to use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Roasting Time: Don't rush the roasting process. Let the tomatoes roast until they develop a beautiful caramelized color.
- Creamy Consistency: Adjust the amount of heavy cream to achieve the desired creaminess level of this hearty tomato bisque.
- Seasoning: Taste your homemade roasted tomato bisque and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remember that the roasted tomatoes may need a bit more salt and pepper.
- Heat Level: Adjust the amount of Aleppo pepper to control the level of heat according to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 776mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6025IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 2mg
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