Tomato Bisque for Uncle Vic
Rich, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavor, "Tomato Bisque for Uncle Vic" is the ultimate comfort soup that transforms humble pantry staples into a gourmet delight. This classic recipe starts with a fragrant base of sautéed onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, layered with the bold essence of canned whole tomatoes and vegetable broth. Infused with aromatic dried basil and a touch of cream for velvety smoothness, this bisque strikes the perfect balance between tangy and savory, with an optional hint of sugar to tame the acidity. Blended to silky perfection with an immersion or countertop blender, this soul-warming soup is served hot and garnished with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and herbal freshness. Ready in under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Perfect keywords: creamy tomato bisque, easy homemade soup, vegetable soup recipe, comfort food ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to adjust acidity)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, breaking the tomatoes apart with a wooden spoon.
Add the vegetable broth, dried basil, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Taste, and if the soup is too acidic, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavor.
Ladle the tomato bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.3 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 4685 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*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.
