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Home » Lunch » Soup » Tomato Bisque with Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Dippers

Tomato Bisque with Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Dippers

Created: July 2, 2014 Updated: October 4, 2022 by lyuba 27 Comments

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 *Disclosure: I created my fresh Tomato Bisque Soup as part of a sponsored post for Walmart Produce and Socialstars #WalmartProduce. All opinions are my own!*

This is a fantastic homemade, fresh Tomato Bisque that you can enjoy any time of the year, even in the summer, made with a side of Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Dipping Sticks. So fun and delicious!

Tomato Bisque in a white bowl with basil on top and Grilled Cheese Dippers to the top right

I gotta say, this is one DE-elicious lunch!

Tomato bisque is actually one of my favorite soups and I just realized how long it’s been since I made myself some of this soup. Little man enjoys this soup with me too, especially if there is a grilled cheese involved!

I used to make my Tomato Bisque with canned tomatoes but after making it with fresh tomatoes, I’ll never go back! I actually have two versions of this soup on my blog – one is really fattening and another is made with shrimp. They are both really good, don’t get me wrong, but this simple light version is the best!

smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese cut into strips for Dipping with soup in the background

Best part about this meal are the grilled cheese dipping sticks! Oh…my…gawd! Best idea ever!

I really wish that I could take full credit for the dipping sticks but I actually got this idea from Anne during one of the Worst Cooks in America episodes. I love that show and watch it all the time. When I heard Anne say “how about making grilled cheese into dipping sticks?” I through why in the world did I not think of that? That’s gold!

WalMart Produce collage with Tomato Bisque in bottom right corner

I ran into WalMart the other day and saw come gorgeous tomatoes on the front display. I knew that I needed to make some Tomato Bisque soup right then! Those beautiful tomatoes needed to be used in something delicious…and they were!

I love that WalMart carries fresh, farmer picked produce with a 100% money back guarantee. This is great news for me because my closest farmer’s marker is way too far away.

Tomato Bisque in a white bowl with basil on top and with Grilled Cheese Dipper being dipped in it

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Tomato Bisque with Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Dippers

This is a fantastic homemade, fresh Tomato Bisque that you can enjoy any time of the year, even in the summer, made with a side of Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Dipping Sticks.
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Course: Brunch, lunch, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gouda, grilled cheese, Tomato Bisque, tomato soup
Servings: 4 -5 cups of soup

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion
  • 1 lb of fresh tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp of sugar
  • Roux: 1 Tbsp of soft butter + 1 Tbsp flour mixed to paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
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  • 4 slices multigrain bread
  • 4-6 oz smoked Gouda cheese
  • more if serving more than two people

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil. While water is boiling, make criss-cross cuts on top if tomatoes, just enough to break the skin. Place tomatoes, top up, in a colander. Pour boiling hot water, slowly, over tomatoes. After that you will be able to pill the skin off tomatoes very easily with your hands. Peel all tomatoes.
  • Preheat a medium pot on medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Chop onion and tomatoes and add them to the pot.
  • Add bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir well and cover. Once it starts to low boil, turn the heat down to medium low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes.
  • Take out bay leaf and transfer the mixture into the food processor. Blend until smooth. Mix soft butter and flour until it makes smooth paste (roux) and add it to the blender. Add heavy cream and blend all well.
  • Transfer back to the pot, stir in minced basil, cover and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Cut the bread and cheese into thin slices and make the grilled cheese sticks.
  • Serve right away!

Notes

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Tomato Bisque in a white bowl with basil on top and with Grilled Cheese Dipper being dipped in it

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Joy Christi says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:05 am

    This looks INCREDIBLE! Totally pinning, and shopping for gouda! YUM!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 2, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Joy!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:26 am

    That looks amazing Lyuba!! I have still never tried tomato soup, but this one might just win me over with those adorable little dippers! 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Oh, Lisa, you must!!
      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Arthur in the Garden! says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Yummy!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Ok, this is just over the top, Lyuba. One of my favorite meals in the world is tomato bisque and grilled cheese. LOVE. Pinned!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 2, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Now I wish you would have come over! common…it’s not that far 😉
      Thank you, Claire!

      Reply
  5. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Holy YUM Lyuba! What a gorgeous soup! And those dippers…fantastic! Pinned!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you so much, Trish 😀 !

      Reply
  6. Tanya Schroeder says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    This is such a fabulous way to eat fresh tomatoes! Those dippers are amazing!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you, Tanya!! It sure is!

      Reply
  7. Zainab says

    July 3, 2014 at 2:25 am

    Oh what a warm and comforting bisque!! Those gouda sticks are incredible though.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Thank you so much, Zainab!!

      Reply
  8. TidyMom says

    July 3, 2014 at 8:34 am

    the bisque sounds amazing…….but those grilled cheese dippers really stole my heart!! WOW!! pinned!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Awe, gosh, thank you, Cheryl!

      Reply
  9. Raquel says

    July 3, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Your tomato bisque soup looks delicious Lyuba. I am going to have to try this when the weather cools a bit. And those Gouda cheese sticks have me salivating LOL….Have a wonderful 4th of July Lyuba!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2014 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you so much, Raquel! Hope you will give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  10. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 4, 2014 at 8:47 am

    this is like my favorite lunch combo. . LOVE this!! Esp the smoked gouda grilled cheese dippers, yum!!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 12, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Alice!!

      Reply
  11. Jamie says

    July 5, 2014 at 9:54 am

    Oh my goodness, the tomato bisque and the grilled cheese dippers look absolutely delicious!!! YUM!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 12, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you so much, Jamie! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Mmm, I love a good grilled cheese sandwich dunked in tomato soup! Everything about this looks fantastic. Can I come over for dinner next time you make this?! 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 12, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Anytime!! Always enough for company 🙂
      Thank you, Jocelyn!

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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