This flavorful Tomato Bisque Soup is made in under 20 minutes. Made with Greek yogurt and fresh basil, you’ll get all the flavor with a healthy twist!
First things first, what is “bisque?” And, what is the difference between this soup and a normal tomato soup recipe?
What makes a bisque soup?
A bisque is a cream-based soup that has a smooth texture and a velvety taste.
What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque?
The difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque soup is the addition of dairy in a tomato bisque. Most tomato bisque soups are creamed with cream, but we actually used 2 kids of dairy – Greek yogurt and heavy cream.
Homemade in 20!
Homemade tomato bisque soup doesn’t have to be a long and grueling process when you follow this recipe!
Ours actually cuts out a lot of leg work by using canned tomato products. That way, you can pretty much make this recipe at any moment if your kitchen is stocked with canned goods.
How to Make 20-Min Tomato Bisque
Before getting started. We suggest assembling everything you need so that you can whiz through this soup recipe!
What You Need
- yellow onion
- garlic
- tomato paste
- diced tomatoes
- whole, peeled tomatoes
- basil
- vegetable broth
- Greek yogurt
- heavy cream
- apple cider vinegar
- spices
Step 1: Saute
Begin by prepping yellow onion and garlic. Dice yellow onion and mince the garlic. Then, saute them in olive oil with salt and pepper until your onions are translucent.
Step 2: Blend
Place canned tomato products, basil, and garlic powder in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Then, add the contents of your pot to the blender and blend until smooth again.
Step 3: Heat
Pour contents of the blender into a large pot and turn heat to medium/high. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn to low and then add vegetable broth, cream, Greek yogurt, and apple cider vinegar.
Optional Simmer
At this point, your soup is ready to go! However, if you’d like to add more depth of flavor to your soup, you can let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Can you Freeze Tomato Bisque?
If you want to freeze tomato bisque soup, we recommend doing so before adding any kind of dairy. Make the soup as is, but add the dairy once you thaw and reheat to prevent curdling.
To freeze: follow our “how to freeze soup” tutorial!
Healthy Soup Recipes
- Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
- Vegetable Minestrone Soup
- Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
- Taco Soup
20-Minute Tomato Bisque Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 28-oz. can of diced tomatoes
- 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 large basil leaves fresh
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oilve oil in a large stock pot over medium/high heat.
- When the olive oil is fragrant, add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, and sautee for around 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Meanwhile, place tomato paste, diced tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, basil leaves, and garlic powder into a high-speed blender.
- Once the onions are translucent, add that mixture to the blender as well.
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until everything is pureed.
- Transfer mixture back into the stockpot and turn to medium/high heat.
- Once the soup is boiling, turn heat down to low and add vegetable broth, cream, Greek yogurt, and apple cider vinegar.
- Mix soup until everything is combined and creamy.
- Option to serve immediately, or to continue to let simmer for 10-20 minutes for more depth of flavor.
- Taste soup before serving and add salt and pepper, to taste.
Tips & Notes
- This recipe was slightly updated on November 6, 2019.
I am definitely adding this to my tomato soup roundup! I tried it and honestly, It’s the best tomato soup I’ve had in a while. With that being said, it tastes a whole lot better when you add in some peppers to spice things up! Maybe it’s just cause I have a love story with spicy food. Thanks for sharing!
I made this soup and it was amazing! I added pepper flakes for a little kick and let it simmer for 15 min! So good!
This is tasty! I adjusted using what I had: 1 large can crushed tomatoes, 1 small can tomato sauce & 2c halved cherry tomatoes. Added the fresh tomatoes to the onions after they were slightly browned and sautéed. Squirted some of that ‘fresh’ basil in a tube then added all to the blender. Added ½ can coconut milk $ ¼ stick vegan butter at the end. YUUUUM!
I also did NOT use broth – it was the perfect thickness without
How long does this recipe stay fresh?
Can‘t wait to try it!
Up to 3-5 days in the fridge!
Delicious and easy to make! Perfect with a grilled cheese
Excited to make this! Wondering if almond milk can sub for the cream?
I’m not sure about almond milk but I used coconut milk and it was so good so it’s probably worth a try!
Excellent!!
I barely ever cook, but this recipe has me genuinely excited. It is seriously good!! I used half and half instead of heavy cream, and it still came out great. I couldn’t believe how the Greek yogurt, once heated, firmed up into yummy little pieces that tasted like mozzarella in the soup. I added plenty of pepper and it’s seriously delicious. I’ve been looking for a way to get more vegetables and this is a great way to do it!
YAY! Glad you love it 😀
Thanks for Sharing this good healthy tomato bisque soup recipe. It’s so tasty and healthy.
How to make if you only have a regular blender?
Yo I made a mean grilled cheese and dipped the hell out of it in this soup. Absolute explosion of taste in my mouth. OOWwwwwwEEE!
I absolutely love it!!!
It tasted like a can. We did not like it. We threw the meal out.
I really don’t like canned tomato soup. The recipe I have is similar but you only use fresh tomatoes or freshly frozen tomatoes and everyone loves it.
If you ever have a recipe that tastes “canned”, especially tomato, you can always add a pinch of sugar to your sauce/soup. The sweetness will counteract the acidity and remove the metallic taste from most dishes 🙂
Wondering how many cups is a serving size?? 1 cup?
Could I leave out the yogurt?
Hi! Yes you can, but then it won’t be a bisque. It will still be delicious, don’t worry!
Just add more cream.
Wonderful soup! I substituted the chicken broth with vegetable broth and it was so good that I’m making it again today!
I thought this recipe was fantastic. As a tomato soup I expected it to have quite a bit of tomato flavor and loved it. I also used dried basil instead of fresh basil and it turned out great. Very simple and easy to make!
This was delicious and easy to make! Perfect for the chilly rainy weather we are having. Thanks, Lee!
Ignore the ignorant! Does anyone know how many Freestyle Points this would be? Thanks!
You never owned a blender? Had to look up bisque? And you blog on food?