Keto Tomato Bisque is a delicious and user-friendly dish. You can make a large stock of the bisque & freeze in smaller portionas that of the soup. Bisque only differs from tomato soup in consistency. Soup only uses chicken/vegetable broth & is relatively thinner as compared to the bisque which uses cream to make it rich and thicker. Keto Tomato Bisque is a yummy, healthy & cozy dish for the cold nights of winter.
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EQUIPMENT:
- A saucepan/pot
INGREDIENT:
- Tomatoes, 794 g
- Broth of chicken, 411 grams
- Four cloves of garlic.
- 2 g of basil (fresh)
- Celery stalks, 2
- One-fourth tsp of Black peppercorn powder.
- Seven grams of thyme leaves.
- An onion, large.
- Heavy cream, a cup.
- Two tbsps of oil(olives)
- Half a tablespoon of salt
INGREDIENT DIRECTIVES:
BROTH:
You may use any type of broth like chicken, vegetable, or bone broth. Use low-sodium homemade/commercial broth or the regular one with less added salt.
TOMATOES:
You have the open choice to use which types of tomatoes you may easily get like Fresh diced tomatoes, or canned (crushed, whole peeled, diced, or fire-roasted) tomatoes.
CREAM:
Use cream (heavy) or half & half to have a strong & rich creamy feel. Regular milk is too thin to use here.
ONIONS, GARLIC, AND CELERY:
These veggies give the classic aroma to our bisque. Fresh garlic always works better but you may use the minced & jarred one.
Oil: We have to saute the veggies using a little oil of avocado/olive or some butter on low heat. Slice the celery & dice the onions.
HERBS:
You have the option to choose the combo of herbs according to your choice. You may use two or three of any fresh/ dried herbs. Italian seasoning also tastes great. If you are using dry herbs then add a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon which was in the case of fresh herbs.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place the pot over a normal flame.
- Pour the oil of olives & wait for it to heat up.
- At this point, include onion & celery and cook till onion becomes translucent.
- Now add the minced garlic and cook till it gives the aroma.
- Include the basil, chicken broth, thyme, and tomatoes.
- If you are using whole peeled tomatoes then mash them well before & then add the broth.
- Wait for the soup to boil then reduce it on slow flame for a one-fourth of an hour.
- You have to blend the tender veggies to have a paste-like soup.
- Now. include the cream (heavy) along with seasonings. Adjust them to taste.
- Garnish with cream/or basil leaves as you like.
TIPS:
Use the immersion blender with high speed to have your work done in a little time.
Never cover the soup while simmering. It will speed down the water evaporation.
use extra cream if you want the soup to be less spicy or less salty.
SERVING IDEAS:
You may serve this keto bisque along with dinner as a starter or with lunch. The bisque may go well with:
FRENCH MAIN COURSE:
Bisque is a French soup. You may present it at dinner before the serving of French chicken florentine or at brunch with the spinach quiche.
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SANDWICHES:
The soup pairs with a keto-grilled cheesy sandwich & the pair tastes so much ideal.
ITALIAN MAINS:
Serve the bisque along with some Italian dishes like eggplant rollatini or zucchini boats. French soup + Italian main course complement each other well.
TOPPINGS:
You may use your choice of topping to pair with this tomato bisque like a little sour cream, grated cheese, croutons of your choice, or any of the fresh herbs.
SALAD:
Eat it with your choice of salad to have an ideal salad-soup meal.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Allow it to come to the surrounding temperature before storing.
FREEZER:
Use the freezer to freeze the soup in a freezer-friendly bag. You may freeze it for 100 or 120 days.
FRIDGE:
Use the locked container and keep it safe in the fridge for three or four days.
EARLIER PREPARATION:
It is the best part that you prepare a large batch & store it in smaller portions using the freezer. Defrost a portion, warm it up & use it whenever you want.
REHEAT:
It is better to warm it up using the stovetop while stirring continuously in between.
FAQs:
How does bisque differ from the regular soup?
Bisque is richer & creamier than our regular tomato soup. We cook it after adding the cream to evaporate most of the water.
Do we have to complement the soup with any Keto meal?
Our soup is rich & creamier so it usually doesn’t need any complimentary meal. You may take any keto meal according to your choice.
What substitutions do you have to make for a vegan diet?
You have to swap the dairy butter with vegan butter/any vegetable oil & dairy cream with full-fat coconut milk. Now the recipe is perfect for vegans & dairy-free people.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Recipe yield: 6 serves
Size of a serving: A cup
Calories: 234 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14.5 grams
Net carbs: 11.1 g
Fiber: 3.4 grams
Proteins: 3.8 g
Fats: 19.4 grams
Sugar: 8.3 g
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS