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Soup, Tomato Bisque, Canned, Condensed
Condensed tomato bisque is a cream-enriched tomato soup with a density of 1.091 g/ml, yielding approximately 258.12 g per cup and 16.13 g per tablespoon in its undiluted form. The bisque format distinguishes itself from plain tomato soup through its smoother texture and higher fat content from added cream or butter, which contributes to the elevated density compared to standard condensed tomato soup.
What is Soup, Tomato Bisque, Canned, Condensed?
Condensed tomato bisque is a cream-enriched tomato soup with a density of 1.091 g/ml, yielding approximately 258.12 g per cup and 16.13 g per tablespoon in its undiluted form. The bisque format distinguishes itself from plain tomato soup through its smoother texture and higher fat content from added cream or butter, which contributes to the elevated density compared to standard condensed tomato soup.
Volume measurements can drift because settling, packing, and texture change the amount of ingredient inside the same spoon or cup. When gram values look surprising, structure is usually the reason rather than an error. Use the same fill method each time and verify by weight.
Chef note:Chef-level consistency starts when one reference cup is matched to a gram baseline.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
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Dairy specifics
Dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese) have different fat and water percentages. Volume hides these differences; weight keeps sauces, batters, and doughs consistent.
- Fat content shifts density; pick the correct milk/cream/fat level if variants exist.
- For cheese, shredded vs grated vs cubed changes volume—prefer grams.
FAQ
- What makes condensed tomato bisque denser than regular condensed tomato soup?
- Tomato bisque includes cream or butter blended into the tomato base before condensation, adding dairy fat solids that increase the overall mass per unit volume. This pushes the density to 1.091 g/ml, noticeably higher than plain condensed tomato soup, which relies primarily on tomato solids and sugar.
- How should condensed tomato bisque be reconstituted for best results?
- For the intended creamy texture, dilute with an equal volume of whole milk rather than water. Using milk preserves the rich mouthfeel that defines a bisque, while water dilution produces a thinner, less luxurious result. Either way, heat gently and stir frequently to prevent the dairy solids from scorching on the bottom of the pan.