Tomato Bisque
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Soups A classic, comforting vintage tomato bisque featuring rich tomatoes, milk, and butter. This archive-preserved recipe offers traditional preparation options for a creamy, flavorful homemade soup.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 4-6 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender
- Whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 Clove | Garlic | Whole or minced |
| 2 Cans | Tomatoes | Diced |
| 3 Cups | Milk | Standard |
| ¼ - ⅓ Cup | Flour | For thickening |
| 2 Tsp | Sugar | To balance acidity |
| 1 Tsp | Salt | To taste |
| 1 pt | Stewed Tomatoes | Alternative option |
| 1 Tsp | Baking Soda | Alternative option |
| 1 pt | Scalded Milk | Alternative option |
| As needed | Pepper | To taste |
| As needed | Butter | For cooking |
| 2 lbs | Diced Tomatoes | Bulk option |
| 1 teaspoon | Sugar | For bulk option |
| 3 Tablespoons | Butter | For bulk option |
| ¼ Cup | Flour | For bulk option |
| 1 quart | Milk | For bulk option |
Instructions
Step 1: Base Preparation
- Cook 1 Onion until translucent.
- Puree the cooked 1 Onion and one can of Diced Tomatoes in a blender until smooth.
- Heat Butter in a pan.
- Add ¼ - ⅓ cup Flour and a little Milk to the melted butter.
- Gradually add Milk until soup thickens to desired consistency.
- Stir in 2 tsp Sugar and 1 tsp Salt until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Alternative Method (OR)
- Warm Milk and mix Flour into it until thoroughly blended.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add 1 tsp Baking Soda (note that this will foam).
- Simmer Stewed Tomatoes with Salt, Pepper, Cloves, Allspice, and Sugar for 10 minutes until pasty.
- Heat butter and whisk in flour. Add milk, simmer until thick, and combine with the tomato mixture.
- Alternatively, combine 2 lbs Diced Tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 3 tablespoons Butter, ¼ cup Flour, and 1 quart Milk and cook until hot and creamy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop without bringing to a hard boil to prevent curdling.
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