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Creamy Tomato Bisque with Roasted Bell Peppers

This Creamy Tomato Bisque is a cozy delight! Bursting with flavor from roasted peppers and fresh tomatoes, it’s perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 pound Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Veggie Broth or Chicken Broth
  • 14 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell pepper on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast for about 20-25 minutes or until blistered and charred. Cool, peel, seed, and chop.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Step 3: Add cherry tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and dried basil. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in broth and crushed tomatoes, add white sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches.
  6. Step 6: Return to pot (if using regular blender) and stir in heavy cream. Heat over low until warmed through.
  7. Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, reduce the amount of cream or use a milk alternative.
  • This bisque can be frozen; just add cream when reheating.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using canned tomatoes.