Tomato-Basil Bisque

Hands-on Time

15 Mins

Total Time

15 Mins

Yield

Makes about 7 cups

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Ingredients

2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans tomato soup, undiluted
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Toppings: fresh basil leaves, freshly ground pepper, Parmesan cheese

How to Make It

Cook first 5 ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately with desired toppings.

Chef's Notes

Also appeared in the October 2002 issue.

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4 stars – based on 11 reviews

Ratings & Reviews

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Surprisingly good!

Surfergirl42

Reviewers either loved this or hated it, so I was a bit hesitant to try it since I tend to be someone who doesn't like "cheap-out-of-the-can" flavor. I'm so glad I did. While I thought it was okay for a quick soup, my guests all loved it. I tripled the recipe and only used half the amount of tomatoes called for. (I used the petite diced tomatoes.) I also used basil paste (in the produce section) in the soup itself and chopped fresh basil for a garnish (along with fresh parmesan and freshly ground pepper).

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dskmorehse's Review

floridagizzi

This was one of the easiest and best received menu items at my ladies luncheon. I also made for my parents and they loved too!

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NatalieNG's Review

Jeanniemcg

Not bad. I suggest draining the diced tomatoes and using less than the recommended amount. The juice from it soured the flavor a little bit. I feel like this recipe has potential. homemade, cheesy croutons would be a great addition.

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IEDarla's Review

lucybanks2

N/A

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drdebc's Review

JuliaCarole

I served this at a luncheon. It was easy to prepare, well received and delicious.

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lucybanks2's Review

drdebc

Wonderful and followed recipe !

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Surfergirl42's Review

dskmorehse

This soup was so quick and easy to make! It was super tasty and was great with grilled sandwiches. Would definitely make again, especially for a hassle free weeknight meal. Made exactly as recipe stated.

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Jeanniemcg's Review

NatalieNG

I tend to go back to this recipe. Simple, easy and a delicious tomato soup. Doesn't taste like canned to me. Fresh basil is a must.

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floridagizzi's Review

Kathy

It's fine I guess. Perhaps if you have a fondness for that cheap-out-of-the-can flavor you enjoyed as a child. I don't, so I will not be making this one again. Check out Ina Garten's Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup if you're looking for an actually good tomato soup recipe. You get what you pay for.

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JuliaCarole's Review

CrystalCHeckel

N/A

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