Not Like Mom Used To Make

Growing up, my mom would always make homemade soups during the winter months.  Chicken noodle, split pea, and various bean soups would fill (and warm) our tummies.  The one soup that I don’t remember my mother making though was tomato.  Perhaps it wasn’t a family favorite, I’m not quite sure.

I started eating tomato soup when I was older, but didn’t realize how much I loved it until enjoying a bowl aside an ooey, gooey grilled cheese sandwich at the restaurant, Yard House.

The soup was rich, flavorful, and dipping the grilled cheese filled with cheddar, gorgonzola, swiss, and fontina, was one of the best flavor combinations I’ve ever tasted.   Although my grilled cheese is not quite comparable (another post for another time perhaps ), this recipe for tomato soup is indeed a keeper.    

Roasted Tomato Soup (courtesy of Smitten Kitchen)

Serves 4 (though closer to 6 if served in mugs)

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large or 4 small cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 teaspoon (or more to taste) dried crushed red pepper
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.  Wrap garlic cloves in a tight foil packet.  Place tomatoes, cut side up, on large baking sheet.  Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper (I used 1 full teaspoon of Kosher salt). Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil. Add foil packet of garlic to tray.

Roast until tomatoes are brown and tender (garlic will be very tender), about 1 hour. Cool slightly.

Unwrap garlic packet and peel cloves.

Transfer cloves, tomatoes and any accumulated juices to a blender or food processor and pulse machine on and off until tomatoes are a chunky puree.

Transfer tomatoes to medium pot and add thyme, crushed red pepper and stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes.  Remove from heat and adjust seasonings to taste.

This soup was fairly simple to make.  You just need a few hours in the kitchen.  Definitely worth it!

The original recipe recommended a cheese and bread topper, but I think the grilled cheese worked just as well. 

I made sure to dip the melty cheese into every bite of tomato soup goodness.

Say it with me…oooohhhh yeaaaaahhhh.

Other Swanky Scoop:

EA, from The Spicy RD, presented me with the Liebster award. 

I want to give a big thanks and (and send a hug) to the blogger who nominated you.  Thanks EA!!!  If you haven’t been over to her blog, you need to check it out! She is an amazing dietitian and foodie! 

Bloggers that warm my heart that deserve the Liebster award:

Heather @ Where’s The Beach

Nicole @   Prevention RD

Tanya @ Dine, Dash, and Deadlift

Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers

Natalie @ Will Jog For Food

These ladies are sweet, fun, and I frequent their blogs for recipes, inspiration, and even a good laugh.

Hope you have a fabulous Friday!  Swanky sister is celebrating her birthday tomorrow night!  Should be a fun time!  You know I’ll be sharing!

Thanks for reading!

Do you like tomato soup?  What blogger(s) warm your heart?

Tagged as: dinner, grilled cheese, recipe, roasted tomato soup, soup, yardhouse