Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›The Common Good›Tomato Bisque Recipe

Tomato Bisque Recipe

Inspired by The Common Good
Time40m
Serves4

Make Tomato Bisque Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Base Ingredients

Finishing Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Base Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped carrot, and chopped celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned whole tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Remove Bay Leaves

    After simmering, remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard.

  5. 5

    Blend the Soup

    Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Add Cream and Basil

    Stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh basil into the blended soup. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional basil if desired.

More from The Common Good