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Bowl of creamy tomato bisque soup topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread on a rustic wooden table, steam rising for a cozy and inviting presentation.

Medieval Times Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe

This Medieval Times Tomato Bisque Soup is a rich, creamy blend of tomatoes, cream, and cheddar cheese, delivering comforting flavor with a touch of old-world charm — perfect for cozy meals or elegant dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 8 Yield

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Here’s everything you’ll need to make this luxurious bisque:
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • ¼ lb unsalted butter 8 tbsp
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 56 oz whole plum tomatoes with juice 2 cans
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or more if desired
  • Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
    Prepare the Vegetables
    Start by dicing your onions and celery into small, evenpieces. This ensures they cook uniformly, releasing their natural sweetnessinto the soup. As you sauté them, you’ll notice the kitchen filling with awarm, savory aroma — the first hint that your bisque will be spectacular.
  • Make the Soup Base
    Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Addthe diced onions and celery, cooking until they become tender and translucent.Next, stir in the flour to form a roux — this mixture thickens the soup whileadding a nutty flavor. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently to avoidburning.
    Once the roux is ready, gradually whisk in the warmed stock,ensuring there are no lumps. Add the whole tomatoes (with juice), sugar, seasalt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 15–20 minutes,so the flavors meld beautifully.
  • Blend and Thicken
    Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup untilit reaches a smooth, silky consistency. For extra refinement, you can strainthe soup through a fine-mesh sieve. Return it to the pot and stir in the heavycream and shredded cheddar cheese. Adjust the thickness by adding a splash ofstock or milk, if needed. Simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes to meld theflavors perfectly.
  • Final Seasoning & Taste Check
    Taste your bisque and adjust seasoning as necessary. Asqueeze of lemon juice or an extra pinch of salt can balance the acidity of thetomatoes and enhance the creamy richness. By now, your kitchen should be filledwith a deeply comforting, savory aroma, signaling that your MedievalTimes Tomato Bisque Soup is ready to enjoy.