Imagine a luxurious soup that captures the essence of the ocean, wrapped in a velvety tomato embrace that will transport you to coastal culinary paradise. This Creamy Tomato Seafood Bisque isn't just a recipe—it's a gastronomic journey that promises to elevate your dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. With a perfect balance of succulent seafood, rich cream, and vibrant tomatoes, this bisque is about to become your new favorite comfort food that looks and tastes like it was crafted by a professional chef.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup seafood mix (shrimp, crab, etc.)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Dice the onion and tomatoes, mince the garlic, and set aside the seafood mix. Measure out the heavy cream and seafood stock as well.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down slightly and release their juices.
- Pour in the seafood stock and add the thyme. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- After 15 minutes, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the bisque to heat through, but do not let it boil.
- Add the seafood mix to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the seafood is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your creamy tomato seafood bisque with crusty bread or crackers on the side!
Tips
- Use the freshest seafood mix possible for the most authentic flavor and texture.
- Take your time when sautéing onions and garlic—this builds a flavor foundation for the entire dish.
- When blending hot soup, always be cautious and blend in batches if using a countertop blender to prevent steam pressure build-up.
- Don't let the bisque boil after adding cream, as this can cause separation and affect the smooth texture.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of white wine when sautéing the onions.
- If you want a thicker bisque, you can add a small amount of cornstarch mixed with cold water before adding the cream.
- Garnish with fresh herbs right before serving to maintain their vibrant color and fresh aroma.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 145mg
