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Easy Tomato Bisque with Canned Tomatoes

Jyoti Behrani
Indulge in a warm bowl of homemade Tomato Bisque with canned tomatoes, the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening!
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4
Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO BISQUE

  • 2 x 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons white rice, uncooked
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted; For vegan, use vegan butter or oil.
  • salt & pepper, adjust to taste
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey, adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, half-n-half, evaporated milk, or milk (optional); For vegan, use cashew or coconut cream.
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda, optional, as needed

For Garnish (Optional):

  • a handful of fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • cream
  • croutons

Instructions
 

Tomato Bisque using Instant Pot

  • Turn ON the sauté mode (more), when it displays “HOT”, add oil, and butter.
  • Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, rice, cayenne pepper, some salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Add broth, and mix well. Close the Instant Pot lid, pressure value on sealing.
  • Turn the Manual / Pressure Cook (high) for 10 minutes.
  • After the Instant Pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, manually release the remaining pressure.
  • Open the Instant Pot. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to a smooth consistency.
    Note: You can also blend the soup in a blender jar in batches.
  • Turn ON sauté mode (more). Add cream (optional), sugar, or honey to taste, and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Adjust seasoning – salt and pepper as per taste. Turn OFF the sauté mode.
  • Garnish with some fresh basil, and drizzle some cream or croutons.
  • Tomato bisque is ready to be devoured. Enjoy!!

Stovetop Tomato Bisque Recipe

  • Heat a Dutch oven or a soup pot, and add oil and butter.
  • Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, rice, cayenne pepper, some salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is cooked and tomatoes are soft.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to a smooth consistency.
    Note: You can also blend the soup in a blender jar in batches.
  • Return the pot to the stove. Add cream (optional), sugar, or honey to taste, and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Adjust seasoning – salt and pepper as per taste. Turn OFF the heat.
  • Garnish with some fresh basil, and drizzle some cream or croutons.
  • Tomato bisque is ready to be devoured. Enjoy!!

Notes

Before adding the cream, taste the bisque, if it turns out to be tart, add a ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, mix well and bring the soup to a boil. Follow the rest of the recipe.
HOW TO MAKE TOMATO BISQUE VEGAN
Use any plant-based oil or vegan butter.
Skip the dairy and add any plant-based milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk.
Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For The Best Tomato Bisque
  2. Variations To This Delicious Tomato Bisque
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Tomato Bisque with Canned Tomatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
124
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
306
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
490
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
2789
IU
56
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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