Spicy Feta and Tomato Bisque

A rich and slightly spicy tomato bisque with a creamy texture and a salty feta finish.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

35 min

Ingredients

28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes

3 cup vegetable broth

1 small red onion

3 cloves garlic

2 tbsp olive oil

4 oz feta cheese

0.5 cup heavy cream

0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5 min
3
Add the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Add the whole peeled tomatoes (crushing them with your hands or a spoon as you add them) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
20 min
6
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If using a standard blender, let cool slightly before blending in batches.
7
Stir in the heavy cream and crumbled feta cheese. Heat gently over medium-low heat until the feta is mostly melted and the soup is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
5 min
8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of feta and a pinch of cayenne.

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