Tomato Bisque With Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe (2024)

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Laura

Absolutely delicious! Word to the wise: if you're using goat cheese, expect it to be very salty. Next time I make it, I'm either forgoing the salt altogether or adding much less. The goat cheese already does an excellent job at making the soup salty. Other than that, I love love love how easy it was!

Laura

This soup is delicious, but intense! It was a little heavy, so I'd use less goat cheese next time.

Zach

Love it. But you need to be careful to stir the goat cheese in once the soup has cooled a little from boiling. If it's boiling when you put the goat cheese in, it will not be creamy and will be granular.

Annie

This is the best tomato bisque soup. I've made this numerous times and loved it. The last time I made it I didn't have ginger. Surprisingly, I actually loved it more without the ginger.

Kristin

I must have made this soup 20 times, and always have it in my freezer for a quick light meal. (Yes it freezes well; if you use glass containers, just defrost and heat in the microwave.) I skip the sugar, use 1/4 t sambal instead of the chile flakes and cayenne, and add 1/2 can (2.5-3 oz) tomato paste plus an extra cup of water. That seems to cover for any flavor deficit in the canned tomatoes. Salt as needed, but never more than 1 t of kosher salt. Serve with crusty fried croutons. Delicious

e

The first few times I made this it has been super spicy - I have been omitting cayenne and chili flakes

Louanne Jones

I have been making this soup for several years and it is one of my favorites. Yes, it is intense. Yes, it is spicy. Yes, I love it!

Salt Amt Definitely A Typo?

After reading the comments I made this with only a couple ounces of goat cheese and subbed sour cream for the rest. I'm certain the salt is a typo and was meant to say teaspoon, I don't know a single recipe like this that calls for a whole Tbsp... Spice amount is perfect in my opinion. Next time I will definitely add the full amount of goat cheese and only change the salt!

Sam

Just echoing others to say, omit the salt or use MUCH less.

D

The soup is very tasty and brings a subtle nice heat to a very filling bisque. So easy and will definitely impress the company. We served the bisque with a simple green salad and home made croutons.

Joe

Great soup, especially with grilled cheese. Notes about spice level are correct, I used less than indicated, and loved it.

Su

As someone who used to hate tomato soup this one slaysss. This bisque is elevated with goat cheese and ginger. Warm, creamy, with a kick of flavor, a perfect fall soup.I ended up adding ice cubes and butter to cut through some of the acidity bc I don’t love the tanginess of canned tomatoes. It was perfect for me and had an amazing texture.This recipe was so easy and delicious.

Ksofiac

Beautiful flavors! Will keep this on file for sure. Pairs well with muenster on wheat rye loaf!

Whitney A

Didn’t have an onion and this still turned out excellent!

Kris

Delicious recipe -- love the added goat cheese touch. Makes it unique and tasty!

Zach

Love it. But you need to be careful to stir the goat cheese in once the soup has cooled a little from boiling. If it's boiling when you put the goat cheese in, it will not be creamy and will be granular.

1st try

Solid soup! Would make again.

e

The first few times I made this it has been super spicy - I have been omitting cayenne and chili flakes

Evelyn Pearl

Personally I loved this, but if you have family sensitive to spice and heat you may want to reduce the ginger and chili flakes by about half and add more to taste. My husband enjoyed the flavor but simply couldn’t handle the heat.

Mary Jean

I was looking for a tomato soup recipe to use up some of the fresh tomatoes from my garden. I blanched, peeled, cored and quartered (or halved the small ones) fresh tomatoes and used those instead of canned. It came out delish! Certainly more steps and time involved with fresh, but a great way to use up some garden bounty.

BKA

Great flavor, but I found that the goat cheese made the texture a bit grainy. I may try it with cream or sour cream next time instead.

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Tomato Bisque With Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque? ›

While both are delicious, they are quite different, especially when it comes to the texture. Tomato bisque is thicker and creamier in texture, and calls for the use of milk and/or cream.

What can I put in tomato soup to make it taste better? ›

10 Simple Ingredients to Add to Tomato Soup
  1. 1) Fresh Rosemary. Kicking off the list is the simplest way to jazz up your tomato soup – fresh herbs. ...
  2. 2) Sauteed Onions. ...
  3. 3) Crispy Bacon. ...
  4. 4) Cream. ...
  5. 5) Chutney. ...
  6. 6) Melted Cheese. ...
  7. 7) Tinned Anchovies. ...
  8. 8) Toasted Pine Nuts.
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What are the ingredients in Campbell's tomato bisque? ›

WATER, TOMATO PASTE, DICED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUMCHLORIDE), CANOLA OIL, CREAM, SUGAR, ONIONS, BUTTER, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BASIL, YEASTEXTRACT (BARLEY), WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED PARSLEY, ONIONPOWDER, ANNATTO, SPICES (CONTAINS CHILLIES).

What is the difference between soup and bisque? ›

A bisque is a thick, creamy soup made with puréed shellfish or vegetables. A soup is a thinner, broth-based dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients.

What is the thickening agent in bisque? ›

These recipes often incorporated an extra thickening agent made from a paste of ground up shells. These days, however, rice is more commonly used for thickening, and the name 'bisque' is often used in a broader sense to describe any thick, smooth soup that is made with cream added either during or after cooking.

How do you thicken tomato bisque? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

Why does my homemade tomato soup taste bitter? ›

That bitterness could be acid from the tomatoes and one way people typically fix that is by adding a small amount of sugar.

Why does my tomato soup have no flavor? ›

This tip comes from food science. Add a small spoonful of sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Season with salt in all of the steps (starting with the sauteed onions). This ensures your tomato soup is never bland.

Is tomato soup better with milk or water? ›

The standard direction for a can of condensed Tomato Soup is to put the condensed soup in a saucepan, fill the can with water, add the water to the pan, stir, and heat just to the point of simmer. BUT. It's MUCH better with Milk, which makes it a creamy tomato soup, a bit more like a tomato bisque.

What is the most common ingredient used in bisque? ›

Here's what you can generally expect in a well-made bisque: Lobster Shells — The core flavoring ingredient (shrimp and other crustaceans can work too). Most bisques do not call for the meat itself, just the shells. Seasoning — Primarily based around whole vegetables, like celery, carrots, onions, and tomatoes.

Can you use milk instead of water for Campbell's tomato bisque? ›

Just add the appropriate amount of water, then simmer and serve for a deliciously filling soup in an instant. For a creamier result, add milk in place of water.

Can diabetics eat tomato bisque soup? ›

I am collaborating with Know Diabetes by Heart a collaboration between the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association to bring to your recipe ideas. This tomato basil bisque not only is heart healthy but great for people living with diabetes.

What is the main liquid ingredient of a bisque? ›

The dish is made with the cooking liquid from the mussels, but the shells are discarded, and only mussel meat is used. A copious amount of wine, a whole bottle, is used for making the soup, while large amounts of half-and-half and cream thicken the soup at the end.

What are the finishing ingredients for most bisques? ›

Cream and sherry are the finishing ingredients for most bisque's.

What ingredient makes a soup a bisque? ›

A bisque is a thick, creamy soup made with puréed shellfish or vegetables. A soup is a thinner, broth-based dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients.

Is Campbell's tomato bisque the same as tomato soup? ›

Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Bisque is a delicious, indulgent twist on our classic tomato soup crafted with cream and tasty tomato pieces.

Does tomato bisque taste like tomato soup? ›

So that begs the question, what's the difference between a tomato bisque and cream of tomato soup? After combing through countless recipes I can honestly say there doesn't seem to be much of a difference. They can be seasoned a little differently, but in essence these two soups are the same thing.

What makes a soup a bisque? ›

A traditional French chef would define a bisque as being a thick, creamy soup made with shellfish and thickened by a paste made from their shells. Julia Child was one chef to popularize lobster bisque in the United States; her recipe uses both the shells of the lobster and rice to thicken the bisque.

What does bisque mean in tomato soup? ›

A traditional bisque is made with a stock made with shellfish (lobster, crab, crayfish). Modern usage of the word “bisque” is for nearly any pureed, or especially, creamy soup. I'm guessing that restaurants sell more “tomato bisque” than they do “cream of tomato soup”.

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