Tomato Carrot Basil Bisque
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Tomato Carrot Basil Bisque, a velvety blend of ripe tomatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic fresh basil that’s perfect for any season. This wholesome and easy-to-make soup starts with a base of sautéed onions and garlic, enhanced with a touch of tomato paste and simmered to perfection in a rich vegetable broth. The addition of heavy cream creates a luxurious texture, while the optional topping of crunchy croutons or vibrant basil leaves adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with nutrients, this bisque is ideal as a light main dish or an elegant starter. Perfect for vegetarian diets and easily customizable, it's a flavorful hug in a bowl that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 large Tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Croutons or additional basil for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the sliced carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth, then return to the pot.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for extra creaminess and gently warm the soup over low heat (do not boil).
Serve the bisque hot, garnished with croutons or additional basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4873 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 4550 mg | 97% | |
*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.
