Corn and Tomato Bisque
Creamy, vibrant, and bursting with the flavors of summer, this Corn and Tomato Bisque is the ultimate comfort food. Combining sweet corn kernels and ripe tomatoes with aromatic onions, garlic, and a touch of smoked paprika, this silky soup delivers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory notes. The addition of heavy cream ensures a luxuriously smooth texture, while fresh basil brings a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vegetarian bisque is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant starter. Serve it with crusty bread or crunchy croutons for an irresistible meal that's both satisfying and packed with wholesome goodness. Perfect for seasonal produce or year-round cravings, this corn and tomato soup is a must-try recipe for any soup lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large (diced) Yellow onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 4 cups (fresh or frozen) Sweet corn kernels
- 3 large (diced) Ripe tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, plus extra for garnish) Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sweet corn kernels and diced tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to incorporate the spices.
Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender, taking care to release steam pressure to avoid spills.
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil leaves, allowing the bisque to gently heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves, along with optional crusty bread or croutons on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 4838 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 5522 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
