Garden Fresh
This is what was for lunch…grilled cheese with an organically roasted tomato soup recipe! Oh my goodness, let me just tell you, with the exception of the olive oil, 100% of the ingredients for the soup came out of my garden. Yep, 100%!!!
About this time of year (end of summer), I have so many tomatoes coming out of my garden that I just don’t know what to do with them all.If you are in the same boat as me, then this recipe is for YOU!
Grab Some Tomatoes
Head on out to your garden and pick you 3 pounds of tomatoes (I think I have about 15 pounds out in my garden ripe and ready to go)! Look how beautiful my tomatoes are!!
Pick Some Peppers
I just tossed the tomatoes into my All-Clad Lasagna Pan, and it worked out amazing! Then I picked a few peppers (thought about adding a jalapeño too but didn’t know if my company could handle the heat), but if you like heat then add some jalapeños if you have them in your garden.
Dig Up Some Garlic and Onions
I then dug out some of my garlic and a large sweet onion and chopped them up and threw them right into the pan!
Add Some Olive Oil
Next, I poured a generous amount of quality olive oiland tossed the vegetables lightly. I then seasoned heavily with salt and pepper.
I popped it into a 400ºF oven and allowed the vegetables to roast for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes I stirred the vegetables (and now juice) added about 1/4-1/2 cup fresh basil and placed it back into the oven for another 40 minutes.
No fuss, really! Depending on how thick or thin you like your soup your vegetables might be ready after the second 40 minutes. I like mine extra thick so I stirred one more time and returned back to the oven for about 1/2 hour so that the juices evaporated slightly.
Cook and Blend
After I pulled it out of the oven the final time, I took the garlic out and poured the whole pan of vegetables and juices into a food processor, Vitamix, or Ninja.
Now just blend until smooth. If you want it extra creamy, you can add in some fresh cream or half and half. I added about 1/4 cup of raw half and half.
If your soup is too thick, feel free to add some hot chicken stock to thin it out and if you think it is going to be too thin, you can drain some of the liquid before putting it into a food processor and then add it back into your soup if needed. Several options for you.
Viola, Your Roasted Tomato Soup
Once finished you have this! How amazing does this look? And of course, you can’t have tomato soup without a grilled cheese, can you?
Don’t Forget The Grilled Cheese
I mean a grilled cheese is like bread and butter, or a peanut butter and jelly…it is an all-American, ooey gooey comfort food that we all just have to have from time to time.
Oh yeah, bet you can’t guess what I am about to do with this amazing sourdough grilled cheese??
Heading In For The Dunk
It wouldn’t be proper unless there was an incredible, all-American dunk…right? Are you with me here? Are you ready to make this for lunch yet? Now I got to run and chow down on this amazing soup! But before I do, tell me how do you use up all of your tomatoes in your garden?
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Description
Loaded with garden fresh vegetables this tomato soup recipe is full of warm goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of garden fresh tomatoes, cut in half
- 1–2 bell peppers, seeds and membrane removed
- 3 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2–3 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1/2–1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4–1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup good quality olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a large baking dish, (I used my All Clad Lasagna Pan) place all the tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, salt and pepper and olive oil into the pan and roast for 40 minutes.
- Take out of oven and stir, you will have juice in the pan now. Stir in basil and place back into oven for 40 more minutes.
- After the second 40 minutes if your vegetables are tender and you like a thinner soup then you can move onto the next step. If you desire a thick soup, put back into oven for 30 more minutes to allow some of the juices to evaporate.
- Once finished cooking, remove from oven and remove the garlic. Place the remaining vegetable mixture into a food processor, Vitamix or Ninja and blend until smooth.
- If to thick you can add some cream, half and half or chicken stock.
- If you like your soup very smooth, you can strain the soup or run it through a food mill
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This could easily be done in a crockpot. Put all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 4-6 hours and then drain excess juice and reserve and blend as directed. Add the reserved juice back to the soup to get desired thickness or thinness.
FAQs
Made from organic, sun-ripened tomatoes, slowly simmered to bring out their delicious flavor then blended with just enough organic cream. Gluten free/soy free/corn free/tree nut free/kosher (Light in Sodium also available.)
What can I put in tomato soup to make it taste better? ›
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The soup's low saturated fat content also makes it a heart-friendly choice. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Tomatoes are a natural source of several key nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.
Does homemade tomato soup have fiber? ›
Even without considering other ingredients that may be added to tomato soup, tomatoes are themselves packed with nutrients that provide a wide variety of health benefits: Nutrient content: An average tomato has 7 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 1.6 grams of protein, and a negligible amount of fat.
What canned tomato soup is gluten free? ›
Progresso Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Soup is a classic tomato soup packed with heartwarming goodness for days when you crave a trusted and easy meal-time option. This gluten free canned soup contains one-half cup of vegetables per serving and no artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources.
Why is Campbell's tomato soup not gluten free? ›
Some varieties of Campbell's tomato soup may contain gluten-containing ingredients, such as wheat flour, while others may be formulated to be gluten-free. To determine whether a specific product of Campbell's tomato soup is gluten-free, it's essential to check the product's label and ingredient list.
Why do you put baking soda in tomato soup? ›
And the combination of baking soda and sugar completely eliminates the tomatoes' acidity, allowing their rich flavor to shine through.
Why does my homemade tomato soup taste bitter? ›
Leaf states that this can be due to burning the sauce in the pot or simply dealing with a batch of produce that are overly acidic or metallic from canning or cooking. This can also come from under-ripe or low-quality tomatoes, as well as stirring in a hefty amount of tomato paste, per Boss The Kitchen.
Is tomato soup better with milk or water? ›
You can use either depending on your taste. Water is perfectly fine but using milk will make the end product much richer. With most brands, you can use either option. Milk makes the tomato soup creamier, and it tastes better, that way.
Is tomato soup good for your gut? ›
By incorporating heirloom tomato soup into your diet, you can increase your fiber intake and support a thriving gut microbiome. Boost Immunity: Heirloom tomatoes are packed with antioxidants, such as lycopene and vitamin C, which have been linked to improved gut health.
Tomato soup. While these soups can be part of a healthy eating plan, they alone won't lead to significant fat loss. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized guidance on your weight loss journey.
Is tomato soup anti inflammatory? ›
Tomatoes can be part of your overall produce intake because of their healthful nutrients and compounds, such as lycopene, beta carotene and vitamin C, all of which act as antioxidants and exert anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
Why do I crave tomato soup? ›
An insatiable craving for tomatoes or tomato products is known as tomatophagia. Tomatophagia may sometimes be associated with nutritional deficiencies, especially in pregnant women. It may also occur in people with iron deficiency anemia, even though raw tomatoes are low in iron.
What is good to eat with tomato soup? ›
18 Must-Try Toppings for Your Tomato Soup
- Pretzels!
- Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® Crackers.
- Pumpkin Seeds.
- Croutons.
- Tortilla Strips.
- Cheese.
- Avocado.
- Sour Cream.
Everyone filled out annual questionnaires on their food consumption, including raw tomatoes, tomato sauce, and gazpacho (a Spanish tomato soup). After three years, researchers observed an association between eating more tomatoes and lower blood pressure.
Does tomato soup contain gluten? ›
Tomato soup is often gluten free, but not always. Some canned soups contain gluten-containing thickeners, like wheat flour.
Is organics tomato sauce gluten free? ›
Yes Take Root Organics™ tomato products are gluten free. Are there peanuts/treenuts in Take Root Organics™ Tomatoes? Any chance of cross contamination? There are no peanuts in any of our tomato products and we do not pack any other products containing peanuts.
What brand of canned soup is gluten free? ›
Progresso. Progresso (a General Mills company) labels many of its soups gluten-free, including Traditional Manhattan Clam Chowder, Garden Vegetable, Creamy Mushroom, Lentil with Roasted Vegetables, and Traditional Split Pea with Ham.
Can celiacs have Heinz tomato soup? ›
A: Heinz tomato soup is gluten free and absolutely wonderful! I grew up on Campbell's tomato soup and loved it so much that, when I found I had Celiac disease, I was SO sad I couldn't eat it anymore. When I found the Heinz tomato soup was gluten free and tried it, I was in heaven!
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