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Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe
Capri Koch

Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe

This Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe recreates the rich, velvety restaurant favorite with roasted tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and cream for a comforting bowl of homemade goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cans San Marzano Tomatoes 28 oz each
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Sugar Optional
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
Cream Finish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Extra topping
  • 6 slices Crusty Bread Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven Main cooking pot
  • 1 Blender For smooth texture
  • 1 Baking sheet Roasting tomatoes
  • 1 Knife Chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board Prep work
  • 1 Measuring Cups Accurate measurements
  • 1 Wooden spoon Stirring

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Sauté Aromatics

    Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2: Build the Flavor

    Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. This caramelizes the tomato paste and deepens the flavor.

  3. Step 3: Add Tomatoes

    Pour in San Marzano tomatoes and crush them with a spoon.

  4. Step 4: Simmer

    Add broth, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

  5. Step 5: Blend

    Carefully blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.

  6. Step 6: Add Cream

    Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.

  7. Step 7: Final Seasoning

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  8. Step 8: Serve

    Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, and crusty bread.

Notes

This Yard House Tomato Bisque Recipe recreates the restaurant favorite using San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, onions, herbs, vegetable broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese. The soup is simmered, blended until silky smooth, and finished with cream for a rich, comforting texture. It is easy to make at home, stores well for meal prep, and pairs perfectly with grilled cheese, salads, or fresh bread. The result is a restaurant-quality tomato bisque with balanced sweetness, acidity, and creamy richness.