Cream of Tomato Soup
Cream of Tomato Soup with grilled cheese croutons. Oven roasted tomatoes plus fresh herbs and cream blended into an easy, silky, 0utrageously delicious comfort meal. Top with homemade grilled cheese croutons.
It was tough saying goodbye to summer this year (except the bathing suit part), but cooler weather means it’s time for one of my favorite combinations, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese.
This Cream of Tomato Soup was made with the last of my garden tomatoes along with some herbs and comes with a modern twist, Grilled Cheese Croutons that have become my new obsession. If you’re reading this and it’s not tomato season, some Romas from the local market will do the job, too.
Tomato Soup has been my go-to comfort meal since I was a little girl. I loved the creaminess and tangy tomato taste from that classic red and white can (what did I know?).
This Cream of Tomato Soup is way better than any canned version you’ll find in stores. Plus, if you’re tomato garden is running rampant, this is your recipe.
Cream of Tomato Soup is easy to make, leaves your house smelling amazing and the grilled cheese croutons ~ well, they almost overshadow the soup itself.
Cream of Tomato Soup Ingredients:
- Roma tomatoes
- onion
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- tomato paste
- chicken stock
- fresh thyme
- butter
- heavy cream (optional: half and half)
- chicken stock
How to make Cream of Tomato Soup:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place the tomatoes and onion on a baking sheet, tuck the garlic cloves into the tomatoes so they aren’t directly on the cookie sheet then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
Season with salt and pepper then lay the thyme sprigs over the top and roast 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and are starting to caramelized on the bottom and edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs then transfer the tomatoes, veggies, juices and brown bits to a pot.
Grilled Cheese Croutons:
Grilled cheese croutons are optional but if you like a good grilled cheese sandwich with your tomato soup, give these a try. The variety of cheese you can use is up to you.
You’ll want a good melting cheese ~ anything from classic American to Smoked Gouda or even Pepper Jack if you’re looking for a little kick.
Start with 4 slices of hearty sandwich bread. Brush the outsides of the bread with butter then add any variety of cheese you prefer inside. Add the top of the bread to form a sandwich then cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Turn and cook the opposite side then cut into squares.
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Enjoy!
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Cream of Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream can substitute half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the tomatoes and onion on a baking sheet, tuck the garlic cloves into the tomatoes so they aren’t directly on the cookie sheet then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper then lay the thyme sprigs over the top and roast
- Roast 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and are starting to caramelized on the bottom and edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs then transfer the tomatoes, veggies, juices and brown bits to a pot.
- Add the butter, stock and tomato paste.
- Cook over medium heat 5 minutes then add the cream and smooth using an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender, cool the soup then transfer to a standard blender.
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Tammi @Momma's Meals
September 27, 2015
Can you believe I just made my first homemade tomato soup last year for the first time? I had no idea how easy it was. I can’t wait to try yours!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Thanks Tammi — I hope you do! It’s super easy 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
September 27, 2015
Horray for all things fall. Yes to the boots and sweaters and goodbye bathing suits 🙂 It’s a great time of year for comfort foods and this soup and sammy combo knocks it out of the park! Yum!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Thank you so much!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
September 27, 2015
This is one of Tim’s favorite cool weather foods!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Tim obviously has good taste in women AND soup! 🙂
Hezzi-D
September 27, 2015
I love tomato soup…can’t wait to make it for myself!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Please do! It’ll warm you from the inside out on a cold day — and the bacon-tomato grilled cheese pairs well with it.
Tara
September 27, 2015
Yum! This would be a great way to use up the last of my tomatoes from the garden.
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Your garden tomatoes would be perfect Tara!
Liz
September 27, 2015
Such a classic pairing! Both your amped up grilled cheese and your tomato soup look marvelous!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Thank you so much Liz!!
Betsy @ Desserts Required
September 28, 2015
YOU ARE EVIL…and I am in love!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
hahaha thanks Betsy!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
September 28, 2015
Great twist on a classic combo!
Bernie
September 29, 2015
Thank you Cindy!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
September 29, 2015
Thank you for making me smile – loved your squirrel analogy. You settled on a fantastic fall meal.
Anywho…. I love that you roast the tomatoes first, so much flavor!
Sarah
October 1, 2015
Tomato soup AND grilled cheese with bacon?? Heck yes!
Bernie
October 2, 2015
Sarah — it’s a go big or go home kind of thing!! 🙂
Sue Lau
October 4, 2015
Great soup for cool weather!
Bernie
October 6, 2015
Thanks Sue! Here in the Midwest, we need all the warming we can get 🙂