Description
Creamy Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons is a delightful fusion of comfort and gourmet flair. This rich, velvety soup features herb-roasted tomatoes blended to perfection, creating a luscious base that warms the soul. Topped with crispy grilled cheese croutons, this dish not only delivers on flavor but also adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. Whether you’re enjoying it as a cozy lunch or serving it at an elegant dinner gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and provide a deliciously comforting experience. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a versatile dish that’s easy to make, even for novice cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups herb-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 strips candied Turkey Turkey Bacon
- 6–8 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 slices rustic bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in herb-roasted tomatoes, chopped bacon, tomato paste, and stock; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth; return to low heat.
- Stir in heavy cream, maple syrup, spices, and seasonings; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with warm water; add to bisque until thickened.
- Prepare grilled cheese croutons by grilling buttered bread with cheese until golden brown; cut into pieces.
- Serve bisque hot topped with croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg