Smoked Tomato Bisque Recipe

Name: Smoked Tomato Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large ripe tomatoes; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml). margarine; 2 bay leaves; 4 tbsp (60 ml). brown sugar; 4 tsp (20 ml). ground clove; 2 tsp (10 ml). salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). pepper; 4 tsp (20 ml). chopped basil (or dried); 1 pt. Half & Half; 2 cups (475 ml) milk; 1/8 tsp (1 ml). liquid smoke

Servings: persons

12 large ripe tomatoes
2 large onions, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml). margarine
2 bay leaves
4 tbsp (60 ml). brown sugar
4 tsp (20 ml). ground clove
2 tsp (10 ml). salt
1 tsp (5 ml). pepper
4 tsp (20 ml). chopped basil (or dried)
1 pt. Half & Half
2 cups (475 ml) milk
1/8 tsp (1 ml). liquid smoke

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
Gently drop in tomatoes, let stand 5 minutes.
3
Remove one at a time and run under cold water to break skin.
4
Remove skin, cut into quarters and remove seed.
5
Saute onions in margarine until soft.
6
Add tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, cloves, salt, pepper & basil.
7
Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
8
Remove bay leaf, transfer mixture to blender and puree.
9
Add cream and milk, heat through.
10
Serve topped with buttered croutons.

207

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large ripe tomatoes, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 tbsp (30 ml). margarine, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Smoked Tomato Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Tomato Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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