Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque
A creamy bisque made with locally grown heirloom tomatoes, plump shrimp, and a touch of smoked sea salt for a subtle depth. This southern-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs heirloom tomatoes, shrimp, medium yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs heirloom tomatoes
- 8 oz shrimp
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/4 tsp smoked sea salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Chop heirloom tomatoes, onion, and carrot into 1/2-inch pieces. Sauté in a heavy pot over medium heat with 1 tbsp oil until softened (8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 1/4 tsp smoked sea salt. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until tomatoes break down. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Step 3: Return strained soup to pot, add shrimp, and simmer 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, cooking 2 minutes more until gently bubbling around edges. Season with additional smoked sea salt if needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep heirloom tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Heirloom Tomato and Shrimp Bisque?
Southern soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
