Spicy Tomato Bisque Recipe
Pecorino romano, herb, evoo, slice of naturally leavened bread
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Ingredients
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Bisque Base
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Bisque
- 1
- 2
- 3
Incorporate Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Blend the Base
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
- 5
Add Cream and Seasonings
Return the soup to the pot if using a blender. Stir in the heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Prepare the Garnish
- 6
Grate Cheese and Chop Herbs
While the bisque is simmering, grate the Pecorino Romano cheese and chop the fresh herbs.
- 7
Toast Bread
Toast the slices of naturally leavened bread until golden brown. You can do this in a toaster or on a skillet.


