• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
All Our Way
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • Wild Game
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • Wild Game
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • Wild Game
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Recipes » Soups and Stews

Tomato Bisque

Published: Jul 23, 2022 · Modified: Oct 29, 2022 by Marisa Franca

Jump to Recipe
Pinterest image with title overlay of the tomato basil bisque soup.

This Basil Roasted Tomato Bisque is a mouth-watering bisque - it’s creamy, rich in flavor, and silky smooth. Perfect for transitioning into the cooler months although you’ll definitely want to make it year-round!

Basil Roasted Tomato Bisque in a glass bowl with Saltines next to it.
This super silky smooth roasted tomato bisque recipe is our favorite version on the classic tomato soup.
Jump to:
  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 🗒 Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🤔 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 📚 Variations
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📗 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with
  • 📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
  • 📝 Recipe Card
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Since this soup stores so well in the refrigerator and freezer, it’s a great option to make ahead for those chilly winter days when life gets too busy to make a meal from scratch!
  • This soup-like bisque is rich and tangy, creamy, and velvety smooth. Even those who dislike tomato soup will love this bisque.
  • Basil roasted tomato bisque is made with pantry-staple ingredients yet has the quality and taste of a restaurant-ordered dish.

This Tomato bisque recipe takes aromatic tomato soup and makes it even more delicious. This bisque is creamy, silky smooth, and hearty!

🛒 Ingredients

Image of the ingredients needed for Basil Roasted Tomato Bisque.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Note: The full list of this Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.

  • 10 vine-ripened tomatoes or 1 - 28 oz. can roasted tomatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Fresh garlic
  • Fresh thyme
  • Butter - salted or unsalted
  • Onion
  • Tomato paste
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Vegetable stock
  • Fresh basil leaves

🗒 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

First set of instructions for making Basil Tomato Bisque.
  1. Add the cut tomatoes together with the oil, garlic, thyme, and seasoning to a 13x9-inch baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. 
  2. Add the butter and onion to a large pot over medium heat, allowing the onion to saute for 5 minutes or until translucent.
  3. Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir for 1 minute.
Second set of instructions for making Basil Roasted Tomato Bisque soup.
  1. Remove the baking dish from the oven and gently add the tomatoes, garlic, and 3 sprigs of thyme to the pot. You can discard the remaining thyme. 
  2. Ready the vegetable stock and basil leaves. 
  3. Pour in the vegetable stock, stirring to incorporate throughout.
  4. Add the basil leaves. Cover the pot to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Third and final steps to making soup from roasted tomatoes and basil.
  1. Turn off the heat and remove the thyme springs.
  2. Carefully puree the roasted tomato soup until very smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream into the mixture and stir.
  4. Serve your basil roasted tomato bisque immediately. 

🔪 Equipment

The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • Dutch oven or soup pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Roasted Basil Tomato With Cream recipe.

What is the difference between tomato bisque and tomato soup?

Tomato bisque calls for the use of cream, making it richer and thicker than tomato soup. Traditionally, a true tomato bisque was made with a crustacean stock base while regular tomato soup often calls for vegetable broth or stock.

Can I substitute canned fired roasted tomatoes for fresh?

Absolutely! In fact, I’ve used fresh tomatoes, quartered and roasted in the oven as well as tomato paste for an added rich tomato flavor.

What makes soup bisque?

A soup that contains cream and is pureed and strained for a fine and smooth finish is more of a bisque. If your soup calls for cream and is blended or pureed then you are most likely enjoying a bisque.

What is usually the main ingredient in bisque?

Since there are many kinds of bisque, including seafood bisque, it’s hard to pinpoint the main ingredient. That said, true tomato bisque is made with shellfish stock, some argue that a tomato bisque made with anything other than shellfish stock is actually just tomato soup!

How many vine tomatoes in a can?

You’ll need 10-12 fresh whole tomatoes (peeled) for one 28-ounce can of tomatoes. 5-6 tomatoes are needed to replace a 14 ½ -ounce can of tomatoes. 

Tomato soup in a pot with a wooden ladle holding a scoopful of the soup.
So thick and rich, every spoonful of this roasted tomato bisque is loaded flavor.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • If you want to get fancy with serving this basil roasted tomato bisque, consider garnishing each bowl with fresh herbs, and a dollop of sour cream or goat cheese!
  • If your tomato bisque is still not as thick as you’d like it to be then simply add in a roux by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of flour with ½ cup of the bisque, whisking vigorously until smooth, and then adding back to the main pot of bisque. You should also allow the bisque to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 
  • You can peel your whole tomatoes but it’s not necessary for this bisque. 
  • You don’t need to discard the entire 3 sprigs of thyme when ready to puree the mixture. Simply scrape off the thyme leaves back into the mixture and discard the stems. 
  • While I’ve used an immersion blender to puree the bisque, you can also use a food processor.

📚 Variations

  • I’ve used vegetable broth in this bisque but you can use chicken broth instead. Traditional tomato bisque calls for a crustacean stock base, so feel free to also use your favorite shellfish stock instead. 
  • Instead of fresh whole tomatoes, consider using a can of fire-roasted tomatoes. For this recipe, you’ll need one 28-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes to replace the 10 whole tomatoes. 
  • For an added boost of vegetables in this bisque, consider roasting some sliced carrots along with tomatoes and garlic. 
  • Serve your basil tomato bisque as is or garnish it with some croutons and red chili flakes!

🥫 Storage

Store this tomato soup in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat on low-medium heat till warmed throughout. 

You could also freeze this soup for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

📗 Related Recipes

There’s never a better time to enjoy comforting and hearty soups than during those chilly days. If you’re a fan of soup then you won’t want to miss trying my Beer Cheese Soup, Copycat Outback Potato Soup, or Buffalo Chicken Soup - they’re all so good!

Creamy Basil Tomato Bisque recipe in a glass bowl.
We love this tomato soup in a small bowl, soup cup , or a larger soup plate any time of year.

🍽 Serve with

This basil roasted tomato bisque can be enjoyed alongside crackers and grilled cheese sandwiches. You also can’t go wrong serving any soup with Easy Homemade Soft Breadsticks and Herb Cheese Stuffed Italian Bread. 

If you feel creative, why not source bread bowls in your local bakery or grocery store then consider serving this soup in those!

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

There are endless tomato soup recipes out there so what makes this soup special?! Well, I can tell you from watching my mamma make this soup over years and then making it for my family and friends that the secret is in roasting the tomatoes! 

That’s right - such a simple step in the cooking process seems to intensify the flavors in this bisque, making it no ordinary tomato soup. 

You really have to try it yourself to experience the addictiveness of this bisque firsthand!

And if you want to try more creamy, savory bisques, than you have to make our savory Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe topped with sour cream and salty bacon bits. So good! It's a Fall celebration.

Tutti a tavolo, è pronto!

Tomato soup in a bowl and pot with title overlay of the roasted basil tomato bisque.
This Tomato bisque is a delicious creamy soup that is full of nutrition. We love it with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Tutti a tavola, è pronto!

What's new? Check out my All Our Way Store on Amazon. We'll be adding more items we love and use or wish we had to make cooking fun and easy.

📝 Recipe Card

This basil roasted tomato bisque is rich and creamy with a silky smooth thickness. It’s made with fresh whole tomatoes, roasted in the oven with garlic and thyme, then simmered in vegetable broth with sauteed onions, tomato paste, and fresh basil leaves. 

Once blended, this bisque is thickened by the addition of cream to be served as is or alongside crackers or grilled cheese sandwiches. 

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

📖 Recipe

A bowl of tomato bisque with spoon.

Creamy Roasted Basil Tomato Bisque Soup

Basil Roasted Tomato Bisque is loaded with rich tomato flavor, hearty vegetables and herbs, and thickened with cream for a truly delicious bowl of bisque - perfect for lunch or dinner!
5 from 14 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: First course, light lunch or dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American-Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 24 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment Needed

  • Dutch oven
  • Baking dish 13X9-inch
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Sharp knife
  • Non-skid cutting board
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 10 Tomatoes on the vine ***see notes cut in quarters
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Cloves garlic peeled
  • 10-15 Sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter if using salted adjust the salt seasoning
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • ¼ cup Tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 2½ cups Vegetable stock
  • 10 Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • In a 13 X 9-inch baking dish add the cut tomatoes, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, and thyme. Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Add the butter and onion to a large pot over medium heat. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the tomato paste to the pot and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar to the pot and stir for 1 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully place the tomatoes, garlic, and 3 sprigs of time into the large pot. Discard the other sprigs of thyme.
  • Add 2½ cups of vegetable stock and basil to the large pot.
  • Cover and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the thyme springs.
  • Carefully puree the roasted tomato soup until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you want to get fancy with serving this basil roasted tomato bisque, consider garnishing each bowl with fresh herbs, and a dollop of sour cream or goat cheese!
  • If your tomato bisque is still not as thick as you’d like it to be then simply add in a roux by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of flour with ½ cup of the bisque, whisking vigorously until smooth, and then adding back to the main pot of bisque. You should also allow the bisque to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 
  • You can peel your whole tomatoes but it’s not necessary for this bisque. 
  • You don’t need to discard the entire 3 sprigs of thyme when ready to puree the mixture. Simply scrape off the thyme leaves back into the mixture and discard the stems. 
  • While I’ve used an immersion blender to puree the bisque, you can also use a food processor.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1916mg | Potassium: 1054mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4261IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg

Sign up for the emails and never miss another recipe!!

    Powered By ConvertKit
    We'll never share your email or send you spam. Promise

    Related Posts

    • Basil Tomato Cucumber Salad

      This summer salad is loaded with fresh from the garden vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber,…

    • Cherry Tomato Sauce with Basil

      The pan-roasting method for making cherry tomato sauce is quick and easy. The zingy acidity…

    • Butternut Squash Bisque with Bacon

      If you like a creamy soup with just a touch of spice, Butternut Squash Bisque with…

    More Soups and Stews

    • A white bowl filled with creamy poblano chicken soup topped with corn chips and chopped cilantro leaves.
      Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup
    • White Dutch oven filled with Italian Bean and Bread Soup with Kale.
      Italian Ribollita Soup
    • Black Bean soup garnished with sliced avocado, diced red onions, and cilantro leaves.
      Southwestern Black Bean Soup
    • Bowl of Slow Cooker Taco Soup Topped With sour cream and corn chips.
      Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup
    49 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 14 votes (14 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’m Marisa Franca, a home chef, food writer, and photographer who believes that you can make gourmet quality food at home with simple seasonal ingredients. I’m passionate about family, food, friends, everything Italian, and happy endings.

    More about me →

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    🍿Snack Favorites

    • Macaroni and cheese stuffed into a large pepperoni slice and baked.
      Pizza Bites Appetizer and Snack
    • A glass bowl filled with creamy chickpeas made into a hummus dip.
      Homemade Hummus Recipe
    • Casserole dish with baked ground beef taco dip.
      Baked Taco Dip
    • A sausage meatball pyramid in a white plate with the appetizers pierced with toothpicks.
      Cheesy Sausage Balls

    🇮🇹 Italian Comfort Food

    • Bolognese Sauce Antica gives you a true taste of Italy. A special sauce for a special meal.
      Bolognese Sauce Antica A True Taste of Italy
    • Creamy Parmesan Baked gnocchi in a rich cheesy sauce baked in a black cast iron skillet.
      Baked Gnocchi in Parmesan Sauce
    • A cast iron skillet holding the Beefy Ravioli Bake with torn basil leaves sprinkled on top.
      Beefy Baked Ravioli
    • A white plate filled with egg sauce coated pasta with bits of pork on top and some parley leaves.
      Classic Roman Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

    🌬️ Cozy Winter Soups

    • Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe served in a white bowl and garnished with onions, bacon, and almonds.
      Savory Chicken Wild Rice Soup With Mushrooms
    • Bowl of Slow Cooker Taco Soup Topped With sour cream and corn chips.
      Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup
    • Brown bowl filled with chunks of meat and barley grains in a tomato broth with a spoon in the bowl.
      Old-Fashioned Hearty Beef Barley Soup - The Way Mamma Used To Make
    • Black Bean soup garnished with sliced avocado, diced red onions, and cilantro leaves.
      Southwestern Black Bean Soup

    🤤 Delicious Yet Light

    • A salad bowl filled with Strawberry Lettuce combination and grilled chicken dressed with poppyseed dressing.
      Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
    • A glass bowl filled with orzo pasta combined with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, feta, seasonings, and dressed with a Greek vinaigrette.
      Ultimate Greek Orzo Salad
    • Fresh green cabbage salad made with a homemade green goddess dressing.
      Green Goddess Salad And Dressing
    • Overhead view of large white bowl filled with arugula salad tossed with pears, gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, and walnuts.
      Arugula Salad

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Accessibility

    Newsletter

    • Subscribe for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 All Our Way

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.