Cream of Tomato Soup

Carmella · #1 09-30-2007, 05:01 PM

Remember Campbell's Cream of Tomato Soup? Sure was one of our staples when I grew up. This recipe sort of reminds me of it, only way better, of course!

Cream of Tomato Soup
2 cups tomatoes
2 cups red peppers
1/2 cup almonds or cashews, soaked
1/4 avocado
Juice of 1/2 large lime
1 tsp miso
Salt to taste
Fresh or dried basil (optional)
Water until desired consistency is reached

Blend until smooth, then taste. If it seems too acidic, add a little sweetener.

If desired, gently warm up on the stove, stirring constantly.

Fairygirl · #2 10-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Yum yum yum in my tum tum! Made this for dinner tonite- faaaabulous!

Morn · #3 10-01-2008, 04:55 PM

I just printed this. I am going to try this tomorrow!

Carmella · #4 10-01-2008, 06:52 PM

So funny you should bump this, Morn, as I made this soup just yesterday. Yummy stuff!

Hope you enjoy it too!

michigan roman · #5 10-01-2008, 07:23 PM

THIS IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED .
im gonna make a batch of almond milk in morning because it seems that when i let the ground up almonds soak a while the milk taste better , them im gonna add rest ingredients when get home from work . the almond - tomato - avacado combo sounds so perfect .

Carmella · #6 10-01-2008, 09:37 PM

Hey MR! I'm thinking that it might not be as thick with just milk vs nuts, but you could adjust the amount of liquid or avo accordingly.

Eva · #7 10-02-2008, 03:27 AM

OK OK, I have about 2.5 hours to get some work done which will leave me 1.5 hours to go get my blender fixed! I'm outta here!

Fairygirl · #8 10-17-2008, 12:30 PM

Mmm, made this again 2 nights ago - always a winner at my house!

ncadotte · #9 10-20-2008, 07:38 AM

I'm not big on cold soups, but this sounds really good. Maybe I'll try the heating up on the stove method... just to take the chill out!

Carmella · #10 10-20-2008, 10:04 AM

ncadotte,

I don't blame you. Me neither, especially once the cold weather hits (as it is now! boo hoo)

Another trick I have taken to this summer is to use warm water. That way you can skip the heating on the stove.

wyjoz · #11 10-30-2008, 10:24 PM

Delicious Delicious soup! We had it in un cooking class today and everyone enjoyed it!

Pirawna · #12 10-31-2008, 12:14 PM

We FINALLY have a nice dreary, windy, chilly, rainy day! Perfect weather for Halloween and a bowl of warm soup and a scary movie.
But I have a party to go to. Tomorrow I guess will be soup weekend.

Carmella · #13 10-31-2008, 12:17 PM

Oh cool! I didn't realize it was going to be on your uncooking class menu.

bergamot · #14 11-13-2008, 06:51 PM

I got my Blendtec today (woo hoo!) and made this soup for dinner. It was amazing! This soup is a million times better than the runny, salty stuff that comes from a can. I stirred in some dried basil and chives after blending.

I've tried making raw soups before, and even though the flavors were fine, the texture was always a little gritty and funky. Having a high speed blender makes all the difference, and this yummy bowl of warm soup totally hit the spot.

I think I'm in blender love... <3

Carmella · #15 11-13-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bergamot

I think I'm in blender love...

I felt that way too when I received my dear Mr. V.

I've always loved raw soups (have been having them for years), but like you said, it took the texture and smoothness to a whole new level.

Have fun with your new friend!