Easy Pantry Tomato Bisque

Warm, comforting, and made almost entirely from pantry staples, this Easy Pantry Tomato Bisque is your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring canned diced tomatoes, fragrant dried basil, and a touch of cream, this silky-smooth soup comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of onion powder, garlic powder, and a hint of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while a swirl of heavy cream adds richness to every spoonful. Whether enjoyed on its own, paired with a crispy grilled cheese, or topped with croutons and fresh basil for a gourmet touch, this creamy tomato bisque delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 croutons or fresh basil for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the canned diced tomatoes (including the juice) and the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan.

Step 3

Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender in batches, blend until smooth, and return it to the saucepan.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat until heated through.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with croutons or a sprinkle of fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1548.5 grams (1548.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1370

Total Fat 120.40g	154%
Saturated Fat 56.20g	281%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.10g
Cholesterol 256mg	85%
Sodium 4086mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 42.30g	15%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 11.00g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280mg	22%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1682mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.6%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 13.0%