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    Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon

    January 16, 2021 by bobbiskozykitchen 6 Comments

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    Indulge in our easy-to-make Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon, a creamy and delicious twist on classic tomato soup! This hearty bisque features rich, flavorful tomatoes combined with crispy bacon and fragrant basil, creating a comforting bowl that's perfect for any occasion. With its low-carb profile, this satisfying soup is sure to become a family favorite, bringing warmth and flavor to your dining table. Enjoy it as a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch that everyone will love!

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    This Keto Tomato Bisque is the stuff of keto dreams my friends!

    One of my hands down, all-time favorite comfort food meals has always been a bowl of creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.

    Once I went keto I figured that was all in the past, and I was sad, very verrrrrrrry sad.

    I knew tomatoes were higher in carbs AND everything else that goes into that old standby can o' soup is pretty much a no-no too. 

    Then I realized that tomatoes weren't necessarily off the table. If you balance your day and don't eat them all of the time, you can allow yourself a bowl of this soup when the craving strikes you!

    As for that grilled cheese?

    I have worked my way through a ton of store-bought keto bread, and most of them were awful. The only one I have found that is acceptable to my palate is Hero bread if you want don't want to make your own keto bread. They have several different kinds, as well as hamburger buns, hotdog buns, and now bagels too!

    So now tomato soup and grilled cheese are back on my menu and I can't tell you how happy that makes me! 

    In This Post
    • 🥘Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon Ingredients
    • 🔪How to Make Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon
    • Substitutions
    • 📖Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • Storage
    • 💭Top tip
    • FAQ about Keto Tomato Bisque
    • More Keto Soup Recipes
    • Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon

    🥘Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon Ingredients

    This Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon uses just a handful of ingredients.

    Overhead photo of the ingredients needed to make Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon on a wooden table.
    • Bacon
    • Garlic
    • Tomato paste
    • Crushed tomatoes
    • Chicken bone broth (homemade or storebought)
    • Organic onion powder
    • Pink sea salt
    • Fresh cracked black pepper
    • Dry sherry
    • Heavy cream (can sub canned coconut milk)
    • Fresh basil

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    🔪How to Make Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon

    This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making Keto Tomato Soup. The full directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Bacon, garlic, and tomato paste in a blue Dutch oven.

    Cook bacon in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until it begins to crisp. Remove half of the bacon and drain on paper towels. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and cook for a minute, then add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.

    Add in crushed tomatoes, chicken bone broth, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken bone broth, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally

    Stir in the sherry and cream, simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Stir in the sherry and cream, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Substitutions

    • Vegetarian - to make this recipe meat-free you can omit the bacon and use butter or another keto-friendly oil in place of the bacon fat.
    • Vegan - to make this keto tomato bisque vegan remove the bacon per the step above and substitute canned coconut milk for the heavy cream.

    📖Variations

    • Spicy - add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed chili pepper flakes when you add the tomato paste.
    • Italian - add 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning when you add the other seasonings
    • Mexican - add 1 tablespoon of Mexican Seasoning Blend when you add the other seasonings.

    🍽 Equipment

    There is really no special equipment needed to make this Keto Tomato Bisque. However, I do highly recommend using a good heavy bottom 6-quart Dutch oven. I use this one when I make all of my soup recipes.

    Storage

    Store your leftover keto tomato bisque in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    You can freeze this keto tomato bisque for up to 3 months.

    💭Top tip

    I know it might seem like a really small detail but, don't skip cooking the tomato paste for a couple of minutes in step 2. This helps to bloom the tomato paste and enhance the tomato flavor.

    three bowls of Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon on a wooden table.

    FAQ about Keto Tomato Bisque

    Can I make Keto Tomato Bisque paleo or vegetarian?

    Absolutely, just leave out the bacon and use olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil in place of the bacon fat in step 2.

    Can I make this Keto Tomato Bisque dairy-free?

    You sure can! Just substitute canned coconut milk for the heavy cream. Make sure to shake the can or blend the cream and liquid in the can.

    Can I freeze Keto Tomato Bisque?

    Sure! I know some people don't agree with freezing dairy but heavy cream doesn't curdle as another dairy can. With that being said, I put my frozen soup in the fridge overnight and then reheat it slowly on the stove, stirring frequently. If the soup is too thick you can thin it with bone broth, or even water.
     
    I freeze all of my soup in these microwavable dishwasher-safe containers and use these easy to remove labels. 

    Extreme closeup photo of Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon in a white bowl with a sprig of basil as garnish.

    More Keto Soup Recipes

    Looking for more easy soup recipes like this? Give this Easy Cauliflower Cheese Soup, Cabbage Roll Soup, Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup, Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup, Keto King Ranch Chicken Soup, or this Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup a try!

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    Keto Tomato Bisque with Bacon

    This easy to make keto tomato bisque is a creamy and delicious gluten-free soup with bacon and basil. It will quickly become a family favorite!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 37 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 267 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven
    • slotted spoon
    • Measuring cups and spoons set
    • immersion blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 slices bacon chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 3 cups chicken bone broth (or store bought)
    • 1 tbsp organic onion powder
    • pink salt
    • cracked black pepper
    • 1 cup dry sherry * See Notes
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil torn
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    Instructions
     

    • Cook bacon in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until it begins to crisp. Remove half of the bacon and drain on paper towels.
    • Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and cook for a minute, then add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
    • Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken bone broth, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
    • Stir in the sherry and cream, simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add half of the basil and remove soup from heat. Blend with an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender and blend in small batches) until smooth.
    • Place bisque in serving bowls; top with a drizzle of cream (optional), the remaining bacon, and basil

    Notes

    Use a good dry drinking sherry, not cooking sherry.
    Can use chicken bone broth in place of sherry if you prefer. The resulting soup will not be as rich, but it will reduce the net carbs per serving by approx 2.
     

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Carolyn

      January 20, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Looks amazing! Of course, it has bacon so it should be amazing... 🙂

      Reply
    2. Bobbi

      January 20, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      I definitely live by the "everything is better with bacon" mantra ?

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      June 23, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      I would love to try this but I don't drink.

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    4. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 23, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      Please see the notes section. You can always omit the sherry and opt for chicken bone broth or stock instead. You lose some of the richness that the sherry brings but it is still really good.

      Reply
    5. Kathy Crawford

      January 12, 2024 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I saw this recipe and the photos were so amazing and inviting and as I read the recipe I knew I had to make it myself. It’s that time of year when some soup is really hard to pass up. This isn’t just some soup recipe, not only is it easy and delicious, it exceeded my expectations. It’s hearty enough to fill you up and so versatile. My husband really liked the idea of adding the umami flavor of a light beer. You would never know it’s there. My husband ate 2 bowls. It’s the perfect comfort food. Don’t forget to drizzle the cream on top, it’s a beautiful presentation. We’re looking forward to another bowl tonight. Don’t miss this recipe from Bobbie’s Kozy Kitchen

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      • bobbiskozykitchen

        January 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm

        Aaawwww thank you for such a wonderful comment and I am so happy that you and your hubby enjoyed it so much!

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