We often forget that there are simple foods that nourish us body and soul. What comes to mind is a bowl of creamy homemade tomato soup. The only thing that might be missing from this bowl of perfection is a grilled cheese sandwich.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Serves 6
Recipe from Cooking Light
Directions:
1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil (or other oil) to pan; swirl to coat. Add 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika to pan; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 4 minced garlic gloves; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 (14.28 ounce) can chopped unsalted San Marzano tomatoes, undrained, and 2 cups unsalted chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup half-and-half.
2. Place half of tomato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid on blender ( to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid and blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat process with remaining tomato mixture. Top with fresh parsley and ground black pepper.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
One of my all time favorite soups! I love the added spices to this soup. Thank you for sharing!
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I know my feelings on tomato soup are pretty clear! I also discovered it's versatility when I gave some to the baby this week with shrimp since our tortilla soup with shrimp was too spicy for him.
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Delicious! One of our favorites.Best,Bonnie
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Tomato soup is one of the very first recipes I posted on my blog, so simple and so delicious.
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I grew up on tomato soup with pieces of torn white bread in it. We loved it. Your version sounds delicious and a lot healthier than the canned soup. I will have to book mark this one for sure.
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Simple comforts of home cooked goodness 🙂
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All that's missing is the grilled cheese 🙂 I love tomato soup and love the sound of the cumin and smoked paprika in this one!
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Simple can be so satisfying .Mimi
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That's very close to my recipe… and I'll also take the grilled cheese! Simple satisfies. And it's a classic.
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A beautiful bowl of soup!
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sounds and looks wonderful! don't know why I always forget to make this soup? in any case, thanks to you now I won't anymore!
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Very nice seasonings in this soup – and I know a food truck that makes a kick-ass grilled cheese sandwich to go with this!
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Simple and elegant!
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keeping it simple makes those \”simple\” dishes even more pleasing because you know you didn;t have to slave over it in the kitchen. This soup looks incredible, creamy and rich and full of flavor
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Tomatoes, I love them….just about any way, form or fashion.
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I like the seasonings that you added to your soup.
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Mmm, this does look wonderful. I can't wait for tomato season to start.
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Love simple soups, Velva! This one look creamy and velvety!Delicious!
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Real tomato soup is so wonderful, and I love the addition of paprika and cumin to give it some pungency. Definitely beats the canned stuff, hands down!
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It's so true that there's nothing quite like a nice hot bowl of tomato soup! This is beautiful.Sues
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Ooohh or some of those cute grilled cheese croutons people were making last year or 2011, I still haven't gotten around to trying that yet but this creamy soup makes me want to.
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