If you have too many tomatoes, make soup. Pictured is a cup of soup in
Black Mountain Barb's seahorse cup. It's the perfect size for a cup of soup.
My tomato plants are producing lots of tomatoes. the Juliet tomatoes on the right should be picked every day.
I chopped a big bunch of tomatoes into medium sized chunks and whirled them in my blender till smooth. I filled the blender half full and whirled them in batches. I didn't bother peeling the tomatoes. The skins aren't tough and seem to disappear after blending.
I also chopped one cucumber (peeled). Next time I'll only use half a cucumber, the cucumber was a tad overpowering in flavor. Meanwhile I sauteed one shallot and several garlic cloves which I chopped fine. I added the pureed tomatoes and cucumber to the pot. I added some fresh herbs from the garden, basil, marjoram, thyme, Spanish tarragon and sage. I added a tablespoon of golden balsamic vinegar and a tablespoon of sugar and cooked about an hour.
At the very end I added a cup of half and half cream and put the mixture back into the blender and blended it up again. This soup is delicious hot or cold. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Soup, or chutney or relish. Or soup and chutney and relish.
ReplyDeleteMmmm.
Hi Sue, thanks, I made the mistake of getting rid of all my canning stuff in Florida cause I thought I'd never use them again, woe is me.
DeleteI am a big fan of tomato soup!
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, homemade is so delicious too and it beats wasting the tomatoes, I do give a bunch to the neighbor too.
DeleteAs I commented on FB...I would love to have some soup with you in person...it sounds delicious! Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks, you could always come for a visit, we have plenty of room.
DeleteOK, probably mid week and maybe next month. Thanks. I've still got your email somewhere!
DeleteHi Barb, thanks, just let me know so I can get to the dust bunnies, Oh and I'll have to look up when I work at the gallery. will email you.
DeleteIt does sound delicious and nutritious.
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, thanks, talk about a vitamin C overload. ha. was really good and I'll bet I could freeze it too.
DeleteJust read in the local paper from the food gal you can also freeze them, just blanch them slightly and then into cold water, I will see if I can find it for you~~~~
ReplyDeleteHi Carroll, thanks, I think I might like freezing the soup rather than the whole tomatoes.
DeleteNo such thing as too many tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteThey are so good.
Looks fabulous.
Hi Meredith, thanks, just sorry I got rid of my canning supplies, home grown is so much better.
DeleteI love tomato soup...and this recipe sounds delicious...I am going to make some for myself. Thanks, Linda. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lee, thanks, be sure and decrease the amount of cucumber as too much is over powering..
ReplyDeleteyour tomato growing has been very successful. What a shame you got rid of your canning gear :(
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks, growing in Florida wasn't the best so I thought I'd never have a garden again, one never knows what the future holds though just goes to show.
ReplyDeleteI love tomato soup and gazpacho.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori, thanks, this soup is good hot or cold, I made it again without cucumber and it was much better.
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