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Easy Tomato Bisque Soup – Oma's Tomaten-Bisque-Suppe

This tomato bisque soup, aka Tomaten-Bisque-Suppe, is great for all. Smooth, well-seasoned, and creamy, it's delicious as a light lunch or supper, served with some fresh crusty bread.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 large potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups (480 grams) canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon (30 grams) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (4 grams) sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery and potatoes. Cover and sweat the veggies for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Remove the bay leaves.
5. Purée the soup either in a blender (be careful, it’s hot!) or with an immersion blender.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Updated: March 15, 2026