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Tomato Bisque

This homemade Tomato Bisque recipe turns classic tomato soup into something extra special. It’s beautifully creamy, with fresh herbs and lots of tomato goodness. Grab some cheesy bread or your favorite grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort food meal!

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Easy Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup

This comforting, creamy Tomato Bisque recipe is the answer to any chilly day. It’s like your favorite tomato soup, but better! With cream, lots of tomato goodness, a trio of fresh herbs, and a touch of honey, this soup is perfect with a buttery air fryer grilled cheese sandwich or cheesy garlic bread for dipping!

Why You’ll Love This Tomato Bisque Recipe

I can always count on this soup. Everyone – my husband and daughters, our parents, our friends – loves this soup! Here’s why you’ll want to make it asap:

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What’s The Difference Between Tomato Bisque and Tomato Soup?

A bisque soup has French origins and is often composed of seafood. The general, more modern idea of bisque is that it includes cream and is blended with other ingredients such as squash, mushroom, red pepper, and of course, tomato.

Tomato bisque is made with cream. And tomato soup is based on vegetable or chicken broth. While this tomato bisque recipe also calls for broth, the addition of heavy cream is what makes it stand out from a tomato soup. Some people also call this Cream of Tomato Soup, although tomato bisque typically has more cream.

ingredients to make tomato bisque

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a glance at the ingredients you’ll need to make this tomato soup recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.

How to Make Tomato Bisque

Here’s how to make this easy tomato bisque recipe. Find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

a bowl of tomato bisque with chopped dill over the top

Tips & Variations

Below, you’ll find some tips to help you make this tomato bisque soup recipe plus some variation suggestions:

a hand dipping a piece of cheesy bread into a bowl of creamy tomato soup

Serving Suggestions

My favorite thing to serve with tomato bisque is a grilled cheese sandwich or some cheesy bread – not only because I like this combo, but also because my family insists! Here are some great serving options:

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Save your tomato bisque soup for another meal with this easy storing method:

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Tomato Bisque

Yield: 12 servings
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
total time: 40 minutes
This homemade Tomato Bisque recipe turns classic tomato soup into something extra special. It's beautifully creamy, with fresh herbs and lots of tomato goodness. Grab some cheesy bread or your favorite grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort food meal!
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill seed
  • teaspoons chopped fresh dill plus a bit more for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • cup honey
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half & half, for a lighter soup

Instructions

  • Set a large heavy pot over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pot, then stir in the onion and sauté until translucent, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the dill seed, fresh dill, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, or until herbs have wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir until all flour is absorbed. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slowly pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking all the while to incorporate everything smoothly.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Reduce heat to low, then stir in honey and cream. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until soup is hot throughout, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally. Do not let the soup boil with the cream, as it can both scorch and curdle. Serve hot, with extra chopped fresh dill for garnishing individual bowls.

Notes

Slightly adapted from a tomato bisque recipe served by friend Jennifer Reinhard. Originally from Savories Bistro in Stillwater, MN (closed in 2011), where I enjoyed this soup for lunch many times with coworkers.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 340kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 5g Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 16g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 638mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 13g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
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This post was originally published in 2013, then updated in 2023.