Some of the best recipes around our house are also some of the simplest. Glenn’s Chunky Tomato Bisque is one of those recipes. It starts with ordinary Campbell’s tomato soup, but fresh Roma tomatoes, diced tomatoes and plenty of basil turn it into something that tastes much more homemade.
I especially like recipes like this when I’m counting calories. It makes a nice big bowl of soup without using cream, butter or a lot of other high-calorie ingredients. Pair it with a sandwich or salad for a meal, or just enjoy a bowl of soup when you want something warm and filling.
Glenn’s Chunky Tomato Bisque 🍅
A hearty, homemade tomato bisque filled with chunks of Roma tomatoes and the flavor of basil.
Yield: 8 cups
Serving size: About 2 cups per bowl
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition is shown per serving. Actual values depend on ingredients and brands.
Instructions
- Combine the canned tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and water in a large pot.
- Wash and chop the Roma tomatoes. Add them to the pot.
- Stir in the dried or fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to 2 (low). Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes sink into the soup. Keep the pot uncovered to prevent it from boiling over.
A Calorie Crusader Tip
One thing I like about this soup is that the chunks of fresh tomato add a lot of volume without adding many calories. That means you get a good-sized bowl of soup while still keeping the calorie count reasonable.
Calories are an estimate and can vary depending on the exact size of the soup cans, tomatoes and brand of diced tomatoes used.