Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe
This Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe is one of my favorite comfort soups. I make it when I want something warm and calming.
Ingredients
- Butter 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil 1 tablespoon
- Onion 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic cloves 3, minced
- Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
- Crushed tomatoes 800 g canned
- Vegetable broth 2 cups
- Heavy cream 1 cup
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon
- Dried basil 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
- Bay leaf 1
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil optional garnish
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Place a large pot on medium heat. Add butter and olive oil. Let them melt gently together.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to the pot. Stir often. Cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add the Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir for one minute. Do not let it burn.
Stir in Tomato Paste
- Add tomato paste to the pot. Cook for two minutes. This deepens the flavor.
Add Tomatoes and Broth
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine everything.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper, sugar, basil, oregano and bay leaf. Stir gently.
Simmer Slowly
- Lower the heat. Let the soup simmer for twenty minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the Bay Leaf
- Find and remove the bay leaf. Discard it before blending.
Blend Until Smooth
- Use a blender or immersion blender. Blend until the soup is very smooth.
Return to the Pot
- Pour blended soup back into the pot. Keep heat on low.
Add the Cream
- Slowly pour in heavy cream. Stir gently until fully mixed.
Warm the Soup
- Heat the soup for five minutes. Do not let it boil.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the soup. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
Rest Before Serving
- Turn off heat. Let the soup rest for five minutes.
Serve Warm
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Add roasted red peppers for sweetness.
- Replace cream with coconut milk for dairy-free option.
- Use fresh tomatoes when in season.
- Blend longer for extra smooth texture.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Serve with grilled cheese for comfort.