Tomato Bisque With Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe (2024)

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Laura

Absolutely delicious! Word to the wise: if you're using goat cheese, expect it to be very salty. Next time I make it, I'm either forgoing the salt altogether or adding much less. The goat cheese already does an excellent job at making the soup salty. Other than that, I love love love how easy it was!

Laura

This soup is delicious, but intense! It was a little heavy, so I'd use less goat cheese next time.

Zach

Love it. But you need to be careful to stir the goat cheese in once the soup has cooled a little from boiling. If it's boiling when you put the goat cheese in, it will not be creamy and will be granular.

Annie

This is the best tomato bisque soup. I've made this numerous times and loved it. The last time I made it I didn't have ginger. Surprisingly, I actually loved it more without the ginger.

Kristin

I must have made this soup 20 times, and always have it in my freezer for a quick light meal. (Yes it freezes well; if you use glass containers, just defrost and heat in the microwave.) I skip the sugar, use 1/4 t sambal instead of the chile flakes and cayenne, and add 1/2 can (2.5-3 oz) tomato paste plus an extra cup of water. That seems to cover for any flavor deficit in the canned tomatoes. Salt as needed, but never more than 1 t of kosher salt. Serve with crusty fried croutons. Delicious

e

The first few times I made this it has been super spicy - I have been omitting cayenne and chili flakes

Louanne Jones

I have been making this soup for several years and it is one of my favorites. Yes, it is intense. Yes, it is spicy. Yes, I love it!

Salt Amt Definitely A Typo?

After reading the comments I made this with only a couple ounces of goat cheese and subbed sour cream for the rest. I'm certain the salt is a typo and was meant to say teaspoon, I don't know a single recipe like this that calls for a whole Tbsp... Spice amount is perfect in my opinion. Next time I will definitely add the full amount of goat cheese and only change the salt!

Sam

Just echoing others to say, omit the salt or use MUCH less.

D

The soup is very tasty and brings a subtle nice heat to a very filling bisque. So easy and will definitely impress the company. We served the bisque with a simple green salad and home made croutons.

Joe

Great soup, especially with grilled cheese. Notes about spice level are correct, I used less than indicated, and loved it.

Su

As someone who used to hate tomato soup this one slaysss. This bisque is elevated with goat cheese and ginger. Warm, creamy, with a kick of flavor, a perfect fall soup.I ended up adding ice cubes and butter to cut through some of the acidity bc I don’t love the tanginess of canned tomatoes. It was perfect for me and had an amazing texture.This recipe was so easy and delicious.

Ksofiac

Beautiful flavors! Will keep this on file for sure. Pairs well with muenster on wheat rye loaf!

Whitney A

Didn’t have an onion and this still turned out excellent!

Kris

Delicious recipe -- love the added goat cheese touch. Makes it unique and tasty!

Zach

Love it. But you need to be careful to stir the goat cheese in once the soup has cooled a little from boiling. If it's boiling when you put the goat cheese in, it will not be creamy and will be granular.

1st try

Solid soup! Would make again.

e

The first few times I made this it has been super spicy - I have been omitting cayenne and chili flakes

Evelyn Pearl

Personally I loved this, but if you have family sensitive to spice and heat you may want to reduce the ginger and chili flakes by about half and add more to taste. My husband enjoyed the flavor but simply couldn’t handle the heat.

Mary Jean

I was looking for a tomato soup recipe to use up some of the fresh tomatoes from my garden. I blanched, peeled, cored and quartered (or halved the small ones) fresh tomatoes and used those instead of canned. It came out delish! Certainly more steps and time involved with fresh, but a great way to use up some garden bounty.

BKA

Great flavor, but I found that the goat cheese made the texture a bit grainy. I may try it with cream or sour cream next time instead.

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Tomato Bisque With Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What makes tomato bisque different than tomato soup? ›

Tomato soup is usually made with either vegetable or chicken stock. Tomato bisque is made by adding cream or whole milk. The dairy is what makes it thicker and creamier, which gives it the defining traits of a bisque.

Does goat cheese melt creamy? ›

Chevre goat cheese, farmers cheese, feta, halloumi, ricotta or paneer do become softer with heat, but they won't spread out and melt.

What is the difference between ripened and unripened goat cheese? ›

Goat cheese can be categorized as fresh or ripened. Fresh goat cheese is rindless and is not aged more than two months. It has a zesty taste and its texture is supple, soft and creamy. Ripened goat cheese is crumblier since its body becomes firmer with age.

Is tomato bisque soup healthy for you? ›

Tomato soup is good for your immune system

Thanks to these immunity-boosting vitamins and minerals, you'll be back on track after a bowl of tomato soup. Vitamin C and copper are also antioxidants that help prevent cell damage by combating free radicals. Read on quickly!

How do you thicken tomato bisque? ›

How to Thicken Tomato Soup
  1. Add cream. Dairy options high in fat will create a thick and creamy consistency in dishes. ...
  2. Blend the soup. Purée the whole soup or just half of it to add thickness to the dish. ...
  3. Incorporate vegetables. ...
  4. Make a slurry. ...
  5. Reduce the soup. ...
  6. Top the soup with croutons.
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Is creamy tomato soup the same as tomato bisque? ›

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.

Can you melt fresh goat cheese? ›

Lower in fat than a cream cheese, which it so often replaces as an ingredient, fresh goat cheese does not melt. If it's not overworked as an ingredient, the texture will contribute to the lightness of almost any recipe— without the additional calories.

Can I use goat cheese instead of cream? ›

Goat cheese tends to be more crumbly than cream cheese. For it to work as a substitute, mix in a little heavy cream to get that cream cheese consistency.

Does raw goat cheese melt? ›

Goat cheese and ricotta are fresh cheeses, basically just whey, which are full of moisture. The moisture keeps them from melting. The just run when heated.

What is the best goat cheese to eat? ›

The Five Best Goat's Cheeses in the World
  • Manouri, Greece. This smooth-textured, snow-white cheese originates from western Macedonia and Thessaly in northern Greece. ...
  • Ticklemoore, United Kingdom. ...
  • Crottin de Chavignol, France. ...
  • Scimudin, Italy. ...
  • Kilembe, South Africa.

Can you grate goats cheese? ›

Grating or Shaving: Most goat cheeses don't grate that well, but the hardest-aged goat cheeses can be grated (especially if you place them in the freezer a little while before grating). Add as a finishing touch to salads, bruschetta, pasta—or any dish that could use some intense flavor and lusciousness.

What goes good with goat cheese? ›

In summer, you might combine fresh goat cheese with slices of peach, apricot or nectarine, or even red berries (cherries or redcurrants). Once autumn arrives, choose apples, pears, figs or grapes as the perfect accompaniment to more aged cheeses.

Is tomato bisque anti-inflammatory? ›

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an anti-inflammatory nutrient that fights inflammation throughout the body.

Is Campbell's tomato bisque the same as tomato soup? ›

But seriously the primary difference is that a bisque includes cream, where a traditional tomato soup does not. Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of French origin, classically based on a strained broth of crustaceans.

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.

How is bisque different from soup? ›

A bisque is a thick, creamy soup made with puréed shellfish or vegetables. A soup is a thinner, broth-based dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients.

Why is bisque different from soup? ›

Key Differences

Ingredients: Bisque is often made with seafood and enriched with heavy cream, whereas soup can be made with a wide range of ingredients, offering more versatility. Consistency: Bisque is consistently smooth and velvety, while soup can have a diverse range of consistencies, depending on the recipe.

What makes a bisque a bisque? ›

A traditional French chef would define a bisque as being a thick, creamy soup made with shellfish and thickened by a paste made from their shells. Julia Child was one chef to popularize lobster bisque in the United States; her recipe uses both the shells of the lobster and rice to thicken the bisque.

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