Recipe: Tomato Bisque ⋆ 100 Days of Real Food (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade tomato bisque last? ›

In a sealed nonreactive container, tomato soup will keep up to 1 week in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer.

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.

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.

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).

TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. TO FREEZE: Transfer tomato bisque to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. TO REHEAT: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.

As a general rule of thumb, most canned foods (for example, canned tuna, soups, and vegetables) can be stored for two to five years, and high-acid foods (canned juices, tomatoes, pickles) can be stored for a year up to 18 months, according to the USDA.

Tomato soup is an excellent source of antioxidants, including lycopene, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E, among many others ( 3 , 7 ). Consuming antioxidants has been linked with a lower risk of cancer and inflammation-related diseases, such as obesity and heart disease ( 3 , 8 , 9 ).

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.

You can sauté minced garlic in a bit of olive oil before adding the canned sauce to release its flavors. Onion: Chopped or minced onions, whether white or red, can provide a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. Sauté them before adding the tomato sauce. Basil: Fresh or dried basil is a classic herb t.

Why does my milk always curdle in tomato soup? ›

Tomatoes are very acidic and milk or cream is added to them, curdling can occur. Curdling will be more likely to happen when the ratio of acid to cream increases or when mixing a cold and hot mixture. To thwart the curdling tendency, changing procedures will render a smooth tomato soup.

The main ingredient of a bisque is usually a shellfish like lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish, but occasionally other ingredients such as tomato, pumpkin or chicken are used.

Tomato soup has no cream. Cream of tomato soup has cream. Bisque is peeled tomatoes, and lots of cream.

Storing, Freezing, & Reheating Tomato Bisque

Leftovers are good in the fridge for up to 4 days. Be sure to store in an airtight container and only reheat as much as you plan on eating at any one time. Reheating then re-chilling is the perfect recipe for bacteria and food-borne illness.

Your bisque will last, stored in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 2 days. If you need it to last longer, you can keep it in the freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To reheat your lobster bisque, it's best to gently warm it in a pot over medium heat, stirring often.

Homemade Tomato Soup: If you've prepared homemade tomato soup using fresh ingredients, it can typically be safely stored in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Be sure to cool the soup to room temperature before refrigerating it and store it in an airtight container.

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.