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No need for ho-hum or boring meals when those cool winds blow! Check out our collection of easy, unique recipe twists on an iconic round-the-world favorite, tomato soup!
I don't want to sound sacrilegious or unpatriotic, but growing up, I was never a fan of tomato soup. I know, I know it's the All-American soup of choice and as well as an international favorite. But as a child, I had a limited, picky palate and (to my defense) the only familiar rendition of this soup was the condensed stuff in the red and white can.
Fast forward many years (with thankfully, more developed, adventuresome taste buds), I was shocked with my first spoonful of "real" tomato soup... so delicious!
I've been "running" with a variety of tomato soup recipes ever since. In fact, I was kind of shocked myself when I checked how many unique recipes we have in the Café archives. As you'll see from the recipes below, tomatoes are a blank palate and can pair beautifully with so many other ingredients and flavors. Check out some of our favorites!
If you enjoy tomato soup but think it's not really a "meal", you haven't tried this fabulous, super hearty White Bean Tomato Basil Soup!
A creamy, super delicious Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with no cream! A scoop of Greek yogurt and lots of healthy pureed veggies are the creamy secrets!
Hearty and delicious, this Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Soup is bursting with classic Italian flavor. Make it ahead for easy entertaining!
This Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup comes together quickly, is bursting with fabulous flavor and is loaded with lots of healthy veggies!
With traditional tomato-basil flavor and lots of healthy red lentils, this delicious Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup Caprese has a classic Caprese (fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil) topping.
A hot roast in the oven caramelizes and intensifies the veggies in this delicious, healthy, super creamy Roasted Tomato Carrot Bisque. Add a splash of cream or leave it out, either way, it's delicious!
Enjoy!
Thought for the day:
"Look, He is coming with the clouds,"
and "every eye will see Him,
even those who pierced Him";
and all peoples on earth "will mourn because of Him."
So shall it be! Amen.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God,
"Who is, and Who was, and Who is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:7-8
What we're listening to for inspiration:
If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.
Want to help?
These organizations are helping around the clock with the ongoing restoration of our mountain communities post Hurricane Helene:
- Samaritan's Purse - mobilizing staff and equipment and has enlisted thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of Helene in our area and throughout the Southeast. I love that they often stay in the area after other relief organizations have left to helprebuild or restore houses for needy families.
- Biltmore Church - this is our church and they are super involved with reaching out to Western North Carolina communities whenever there are needs.
- Valley Hope Church - is located right in Swannanoa and is offering food, water and manpower to the community.
- Manna Food Bank - our local food bank, providing food, water and volunteers to help with restoration efforts. By the way, their main headquarters received a direct hit, as it was down by the Swannanoa River in east Asheville.
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Chris, sending you big hugs!! I am so so sorry for what you, Scott, and your community have gone through, and are going through. May the Lord continue to comfort you in ways that are special and unique to you 🙂 I am so grateful to learn that you are safe 🙂 I am praying now for the clean up & restoration. Thank you for providing great places to donate to! God bless, Meghan
Thanks so much, Meghan! Your kind comment was an encouragement to us!
My heart goes out to everyone impacted by Helene. Our prayers are with you, your family and all the communities that have been hit. May the coming days, weeks and months bring people closer together to support each other in grief, loss & the rebuilding of lives and communities.
Blessings from British Columbia, Canada
Thanks so much, Vicki! We appreciate you taking the time to express your kind thoughts.
Hello, Chris - I was so excited to see your email, and learn that you and Scott are safe, that your home was not destroyed, and that you can stay at your daughter's for a while. I cannot begin to imagine what you and those around you have been going through, and it was heartwarming to see your positive and resilient attitude. Thank you for sharing the links for organizations that are helping out. I am praying for Scott's treatment and the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Please keep us posted about your situation and that of your community, and how we might be able to pray and/or help.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! We appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers!
Thank you so much for posting an update about you and Scott but also for the links for donations!
The pictures and devastation are unbelievable,and fill me with such sadness! A horrific event!
I am glad that you and Scott are doing ok, wish you my very best.
Donating to the Manna food bank! I hope it will be helpful!
Peace and prayers to you and Scott and to your community!
Thanks, Nancy! The Manna Food Bank is out helping so much right now even though there building was destroyed by the flood!
Thank you for the links you provided for giving to disaster relief. I’ve kept in touch with Lindsay and Laurie about the issues they are facing. I’m so thankful you are safe and your house didn’t have damage. I’m praying for the water to be restored and for the restoration of your town and Asheville. Much love.
Thanks, Rhonda! So good to hear from you 💕
Hi Chris, I’m so thankful to hear you and Scott are okay and your home survived. The pictures we are seeing from others in your area are horrific. I am so sorry to hear that Scott is also struggling with cancer. So many we know have been diagnosed this year. Know our hearts in Georgia are broken for you and our thoughts, prayers, and financial support for your area will continue as y’all rebuild those beautiful mountain towns that we love to visit.
Thank you, Lishcia, we appreciate all of that!
Thank you for updating all of us. I live in Ontario and fortunately have not experienced anything like this.Thank goodness you are both okay and your home is intact. It is a difficult time for you and Scott, especially with Scott going through treatment. I am at a loss at what else to say during this tragic time except stay strong Chris. I will be making a donation to Samaritians Purse.
Thanks, so much, Linda! You don't have to say anything. Just taking the time to leave a comment touches our hearts 💕
Hello Chris and Scott, Thank you so much for your update post today and glad to hear you found a safe place to stay near your daughter, while your community literally digs itself out from all the horrendous destruction of Hurricane Helene. It is one thing to watch it on tv but I can't imagine the horror of living through it and now the aftermath of rebuilding. It sounds like you are in a fabulous close net community, which I am sure is comforting. I live in Calgary Alberta so hurricanes virtually never occur here so its hard to totally understand what its like. Thank you for such a wonderful blog, always great recipes and photography, I am so glad I found your site. All the best over the next few weeks for you , your community and a special hug for Scott as he goes through his treatments.
Thanks so much, Shirley, for taking the time to write and your thoughtful concerns.
So glad to hear from you and know you are safe. Big hallelujahs that your home still stands, even though it needs some TLC before you can go home. Sending many prayers to you and those in NC as I have some very good friends living your Asheville area. Extra prayers coming to you for Scott.
Thanks, Nikki! 💕
Dearest Chris,
Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for you and Scott as you minister to me and many others through your site. We love Samaritan's Purse and have donated to help the folks in your area.
Even in the storms of life, our Lord is in control.............and I am so thankful for that.
Hi Lois, you are so correct. He is leading us through this step by step! Thanks for your kind words and donation! Know that they make a diffence and have encouraged us!
Thank you so much for letting us know that you and your family are safe. I’ve had you in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to. The devastation on the news is heart breaking. I can’t imagine living in it. My thoughts and prayers to everyone. And praying for Scott as he goes through his treatments.
Thank you, Dlevy! Your thoughts, prayers and kind concern mean the world!
Chris and Scott,
I was so grateful to hear that you have survived this storm. I was concerned about you. It sounds as though you are thriving in the midst of God’s grace. I have made a donation to Samaritan’s Purse this am and will continue to pray for you and your community.
Cordially,
Thank you, Karol! Samaritans purse is working round the clock!
Chris and Scott,
I was so grateful to hear that you have survived this storm. I was concerned about you. It sounds as though you are thriving in the midst of God’s grace. I have made a donation to Samaritan’s Purse this am and will continue to pray for you and your community.
Cordially,
Karol
Thanks so much Karol! Your concern, prayers and donation will make a difference.
Prayers for everyone in your community and Scott with the treatments. We are thinking about all of those affected, this was unbelievable and the people come from good stock and are strong. Our hearts are with you all.
Thanks so much, Monica!
Glad you're ok (relatively speaking). So sorry for how bad your community is from the storm. I will be giving to one of the places you posted. Also, sorry to hear about Scott-I hope he does well with the treatment. My thoughts are with all of you. Take care and hope you can return to your home soon.
Thank you, Brenda, for taking the time to write. We appreciate your kindness!
Dear Chris and Scott,
My thoughts are with you both at this devastating time.
I will make donations to those links you posted to help in any way I can.
May God bless you both and all the people directly and indirectly in your lives.
Deborah
Toronto, Canada
Thanks, Deborah! The donation will be appreciated and put to good use.
I am so sorry for these communities. I live in southwest Virginia and this area suffered from the storm as well. However, most of the power has been restored and clean up has begun in areas hit the hardest. I am thankful for the many donations and time that is being offered to those in need. May our God bless us with more compassion for these needy people, especially the children.
Hello Chris and Scott, so good to hear that you are safe; so sad for the loss of life and homes of so many. there are no adequate words to express the emotions. Prayers for continued restoration and Scott's treatment.
Thanks, Cynthia! So happy your power is back! We appreciate your kind comment.