Creamy Tomato Bisque Basil (Printable)

A velvety blend of tomatoes and basil finished with cream for a smooth, comforting dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2.2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (or two 14 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained)
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

→ Liquids & Dairy

06 - 2 cups vegetable broth
07 - ½ cup heavy cream
08 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Seasonings & Herbs

09 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
10 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped carrot; cook until softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are very soft.
05 - Remove the pot from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves.
06 - Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a countertop blender and purée until smooth.
07 - Return puréed soup to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and optional sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Gently heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This soup wraps you in velvety richness that feels like sharing a secret comfort with a close friend
  • The perfect mix of fresh herbs and cream makes every spoonful a cozy favorite, no matter the season
02 -
  • Using fresh ripe tomatoes or high-quality canned ones is a game changer you don't want to skip
  • Blending the soup while it's still warm makes it perfectly smooth without losing that comforting texture
03 -
  • Always taste as you go, especially after blending and before adding cream to adjust seasoning perfectly
  • Using an immersion blender lets you keep the texture silky without losing that homemade charm

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