This time of year fresh tomatoes are abundant and inexpensive at the farmer's market. I decided to make cream of fresh tomato soup.
I used a combination of rutgers and mountain fresh. Pictured is the mountain fresh.
First I chopped one small red onion and some fresh garlic and sauteed that in some olive oil. Then I added the chopped tomatoes. I added salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, oregano, fresh chopped Spanish tarragon and fresh chopped basil.
I cooked the tomato soup for about an hour. I let it cool a bit and then put it in the blender to smooth the texture.
I put the soup back in the pan and added about 3/4 of half and half cream and warmed the soup back up again. Boy fresh tomatoes make all the difference in flavor.
I am thankful for all the sales I made at the farmer's market yesterday. One couple bought a large free form bowl. The gentleman said "you do beautiful work; we normally don't purchase pottery but your's is so beautiful we just couldn't resist". That made my day. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Soup sounds yummy. Tomatoes have been scarce here due to a lot rain in the spring and then no rain and extreme heat.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your sales at the farmers market are going well.
Hi Michele, thanks, my tomatoes aren't doing that well this year but some farmer's are having good success thank goodness.
DeleteI love that your work tempted that couple.
ReplyDeleteTomato soup was what my mother made for us when we were unwell. I love it, but can ONLY eat it when I am feeling poorly. Old habits die hard.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, chicken soup is most often used here as a help when ill, never tomato s I know how you feel I probably wouldn't want to have chicken soup. Ha.
DeleteI used to make this when my girls were young and we had a garden. I do love it. I'm glad your sales are good, and hope it makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, every little bit helps.
DeleteI'm not usually a fan of tomato soup, but this looks delicious. We didn't do a garden this due to caterpillar infestation. Fortunately we have a wonderful farm nearby!
ReplyDeleteWhat a compliment to make a sale like yours!
Hi Suzi, thanks, this soup doesn't taste anything like a canned tomato soup which is the only kind I have previously been familiar with. Don't compliments make all the difference?
DeleteI love tomato soup and that looks delicious!!! I want some! I want some!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lee, thanks, too bad you aren't close I'd have you over for lunch.
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