Jul 14 2026
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Tomato Bisque Recipe

Inspired by Columbus Inn
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Spices

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    If using fresh tomatoes, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then peel and chop them. If using canned tomatoes, simply chop them.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 5

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend it in batches using a countertop blender.

  4. 6

    Add Cream and Seasoning

    Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and sugar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Bisque

    Ladle the tomato bisque into bowls, and garnish with fresh basil leaves and croutons. Serve hot.

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