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Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomato Basil Bisque Recipe with Easy Gruyere Croutons

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A comforting and creamy roasted cherry tomato basil bisque paired with crispy Gruyere croutons, perfect for a cozy meal with simple ingredients and quick preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (450g) cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups (720ml) vegetable broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (about 100g) shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 4 slices baguette or rustic bread, cubed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are soft and caramelized and garlic is golden.
  2. While tomatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and a pinch of salt, sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft without browning.
  3. Squeeze roasted garlic out of skins and add to the pot with onions. Add roasted cherry tomatoes with juices and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove pot from heat and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches carefully and return soup to pot.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil leaves. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Warm gently without boiling.
  6. For Gruyere croutons, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toss bread cubes with a drizzle of olive oil and toast for 2 minutes. Sprinkle shredded Gruyere over cubes, cover skillet to melt cheese for 3-4 minutes, then uncover and crisp cheese for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve bisque in bowls topped with Gruyere croutons and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Roasting tomatoes is essential for deep flavor. Use an immersion blender for easier blending. Day-old bread works best for croutons. Season gradually and taste often. If soup is too thick after blending, add more broth to loosen. Gruyere croutons are best served fresh.

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Keywords: roasted cherry tomato bisque, creamy tomato soup, basil bisque, Gruyere croutons, easy tomato soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup

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