Tomato Bisque

Ready In

60 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Servings

A deliciously creamy soup to warm you up from the inside on a chilly day.

Ingredients

Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil whisking constantly. Add bay leaf, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove bay leaf.
When the soup base is cool and working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the pot or use a stick blender and reheat over medium heat.
Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the crispy bacon, and serve immediately.