Shortcut Tomato Bisque

Submitted by Marla Swoffer

"Not only stretches a can of soup into several servings, but also makes it taste homemade. If you prefer a less tangy flavor, omit the juices from the canned tomatoes or add more half and half (or milk or cream)."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 cup half-and-half
• grated cheese (optional)
• ground black pepper (optional)

directions

1. Combine soup, tomatoes (including juice) and half and half in a pot over medium heat.
2. Cook until simmering (or to desired temperature) but not boiling, stirring frequently.
3. If using, put a handful of grated cheese (sharp cheddar is nice) in the bowls and ladle soup over it, or sprinkle with parmesan and pepper.

Reviews

[Merlot]

Who would have ever thought that by adding canned diced tomatoes to condensed tomato soup, it would taste homemade! I served this with corn bread and had a wonderful lunch. Can't wait to make this again for our potluck group....they'll never believe how tasty and EASY it is. Good going, Picholine.

 

[Kelli T.]

Followed the recipe but only had Italian diced tomatoes with basil and oregano. Absolutely awesome. Served with garlic and butter texas toast croutons

 

[E S.6836]

This is a great base recipe for a bisque! My family likes our soup a little bit on the kickier side, so I added the following:<br/>-A pinch of crushed cloves<br/>-1 bay leaf<br/>-A few shakes of dried basil<br/>-A shake of onion powder<br/>-A shake of garlic powder<br/>-A few shakes of dried red pepper flakes<br/>-Salt to taste<br/><br/>I've been looking for a good basic bisque recipe for ages ? this is it! :)

 

[amnab]

What a great shortcut to making tomato bisque! I used half the cream (10%) and used stewed tomatos with celery. I also added cheese tortellini (tip from another recipe). Delish!

 

[bullwinkle]

This gave a big taste lift to plain old tomato soup. I added Parmesan cheese to ours. This was very quick and easy to prepare. Thanks Picholine