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Best Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe

Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup with Grilled Cheese and Beef Bacon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Fresh tomatoes Roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth Low sodium preferred
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream Room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves Loosely packed, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 8 slices Bread For grilled cheese
  • 8 slices Cheese Cheddar or preferred melting cheese
  • 8 slices Beef bacon Crispy fried

Instructions
 

  • Cook the beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside on paper towels.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, fresh basil, and black pepper. Keep the bisque warm over low heat.
  • Heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Assemble sandwiches with bread and cheese, and grill on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
  • Ladle the warm creamy tomato bisque soup into bowls. Serve immediately alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy beef bacon.