Tomato Soups

Tomato Bisque

Emma Sullivan By Emma Sullivan 4.8 (298 reviews)
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Tomato Bisque
Sauté the aromatics until fragrant to build the flavor base.
Sauté the aromatics until fragrant to build the flavor base.

Tomato Bisque

Elegant French-style tomato bisque with cream and dry sherry. Ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality soup perfect for special occasions.

Course: Soup Cuisine: French
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Servings:
6

Nutrition per serving

235 Calories
5g Protein
18g Carbs
15g Fat
3g Fiber
10g Sugar

Instructions

  1. . Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. . Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in tomatoes with juices and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
  3. . Blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender. For silkiest texture, pass through a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. . Return to low heat. Stir in cream, sherry, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Heat through without boiling.
  5. . Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into warmed bowls.
  6. . Garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche, fresh chives, and serve with crusty baguette.

Recipe Notes

  • Use quality dry sherry (Fino or Manzanilla), never "cooking sherry."
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for restaurant-quality smoothness.
  • Don't boil after adding cream and sherry - it affects both texture and flavor.
  • Make ahead without cream/sherry; add these when reheating.