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Homemade Tomato Soup
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Episode: TV Dinner Redux Overall User Rating: 
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Never knew tomato soup could be so good
08/26/2008 at 11:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was my first time to make tomato soup. I had all the ingredients on hand, so I decided to make an easy dinner of soup and grilled cheese. I was a little reluctant because I have horrible memories of Campbell's tomato soup from my childhood. Yuck. But this was nothing like that. Delicious. I will definitely make it again.
Disappointed
07/06/2008 at 11:17pm
User: Jessy from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
Very buttery and little tomato flavor. Will not make again.
I love comfort soup
06/11/2008 at 09:54pm
User: CAROLINA from Placentia, CA User Rating:
This was really delicious! I will definitely make it again.
Fresh Tasting
05/29/2008 at 01:29pm
User: Darcey from Hope, ND User Rating:
I loved this soup - I added a little extra chicken stock and a big bunch of baby spinach to bump up the vitamins and color and skipped the cream all together. AWESOME!! I made a triple batch it was so good.
Great Soup!
05/28/2008 at 11:54pm
User: Candice from Carlsbad, NM User Rating:
This soup was easy, didn't take too long, and tastes fantastic!! I toned down the basil and onion the second time I made it and it was perfect for me. The first time was fantastic, too. Great job.
Fantastico!
05/09/2008 at 10:40am
User: Jeanne E. from Monmouth Beach, NJ User Rating:
I made this for a luncheon for my gardening group after we planted 900 pansies throughout town on a very chilly day. It has a rich, deep flavor and was a huge hit with many people asking for the recipe. I was able to make it ahead - which actually enhances the flavors, I think. The only problem was that I had to quintuple the recipe since the basic recipe only serves 4, but it was easy enough to do. Thank you, Michael.
Better triple it
04/28/2008 at 12:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really great recipe. Simple but very delicious. Never a fan of tomato soup, but this has become a favorite.
SIMPLY GOOD
04/01/2008 at 01:52pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
The only thing I changed was I used fat free half and half. the roasting of thetomatoes really adds alot to the flavor. I only had purple basil available in my hydro garden, so that is what i used. Wondeful - everybody raved about this soup.
Yum
03/26/2008 at 03:26pm
User: Wendy from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
My husband said this was the best tomato soup he's ever had.
Delious!!!!!!!!
03/25/2008 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was very good.I made it without the heavy cream.
Campbells who?
03/11/2008 at 09:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Homemade from here on out. No excuses and no going back. The richness, ease, and full flavor were unbelievable! I used 3 TB of 1/2 and 1/2. You could easily skip it for a VERY low fat soup. I also only used 1 TB of butter and probably 3 TB of EVOO total. I didn't have the larger canned tomatoes, so used crushed. Worked great - I didn't roast, though since they were soupy. I know it sounds like lots of subtitutes, but it was awesome.
this was delicious
03/08/2008 at 07:21pm
User: wabe from puyallup, WA User Rating:
this soup was very good i doubled the beatch however and my family loved it it will be a soup in this home especially when the fresh tomatoes are in season graci michael ciao
Michael Chiarellos standards
02/29/2008 at 03:49am
User: georges from blacksburg, VA User Rating:
every time i try chef Michael Chiarellos recipes i realize more and more y he won the chef of the year award before.omg this recipe was out of this world.i made for my friends birthday party and everybody thought its great.whenever u guys have a party look for this chefs recipes before anybody else.you won't be disappointed.thx chef.
too much olive oil
02/23/2008 at 11:36am
User: Cindy from Fairhope, AL User Rating:
Looks great tastes good but could use 1/4 cup less olive oil. Easy to prepare
simple and delicious
02/17/2008 at 12:55pm
User: katherine from Barre, VT User Rating:
This is a wonderful recipe that you can tweek to your own likeing, or just experiment. I throw in about 5 fat cloves of garlic in with the tomatoes to roast..and I roast them a little longer. I also use less olive oil..just a drizzle. When I add in the chicken broth, I also add a tablespoon of tomato paste, a pinch of cayanne pepper, and a teaspoon of smoked paprika.Everyone loves this. I even biol some macaroni noodles separately and add them to the soup for my very little ones, and they love it!
Not Good
02/12/2008 at 08:12pm
User: Charlene from Crosby, TX User Rating:
I tried this recipe today and was rather disappointed. It seemed like it would have had a great flavor, but it had too much seasoning and no tomato flavor at all. I tried some tomato soup at Panera Bread that was very good and was hoping this recipe would come close to it. The search goes on!
So Much Flavor!
02/12/2008 at 11:28am
User: Carrie from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This is an easy and absolutely fantastic soup. I used fire-roasted organic tomatoes instead of roasting in the oven just to make it even a little easier. Great flavors, creamy, and just a really nice comfort soup.
Very easy and good
02/09/2008 at 07:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This tomato soup was very easy to make and it tasted very good.
Wonderful
02/03/2008 at 02:08pm
User: Becky from Hopkinsville, KY User Rating:
This recipe was wonderful. The only problem is that it doesn't make enough. Next time I will follow the others and quadruple the recipe.
Fantastic!
02/01/2008 at 07:24pm
User: COURTNEY from GRAYSLAKE, IL User Rating:
What a wonderfully easy and delicious soup. I made it with the cream and it was rich, but not too rich. It tasted like a gourmet restaurant soup and could not have been easier. I sliced a baguette and grilled it with some olive oil and then dipped the bread into the soup. It was a lovely marriage. This sure beats canned tomato soup for my kids!
Great, simple, and yummy!
02/01/2008 at 11:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
When I told my husband I made this myself he was so shocked because it was really that tasty. This was a simple, simple recipe. I only added half the butter and cream the recipe called for and chose not to add basil. Instead I added 3-5 drops of tabasco to add that kick. I will make this again.
Comfort Food at it's Best
02/01/2008 at 09:41am
User: Misty from Walker, LA User Rating:
I had to sub dried basil for fresh and used less oil like other reviewers suggested, other than that I followed the recipe. It is such a great tomato soup recipe and it can be tweaked to meet anyone's personal preference. I do agree though that it tasted a bit like spagetti sauce; which in my option is AOK!
Good Flavor
01/31/2008 at 01:41pm
User: Krista from Minooka, IL User Rating:
Followed Recipe and found the soup was good but did not have the strong tomato flavor I was hoping for. I am going to try the recipe again with 2 cans of tomatoes and I am going to roast the garlic instead of adding it to the veggie saute.
Unsure
01/31/2008 at 11:16am
User: Rick from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
Doubled the recipe and was troubled by a lack of tomatoe taste and a strong butter flavor. Not sure that I will make it again.
Not bad
01/28/2008 at 09:15pm
User: lulu from Orlando, FL User Rating:
I skipped the cream and added a couple tablespoons of tomato paste because I like a real "tomatoe-y" flavor. It was easy and very good. My one complaint is that I couldn't get the soup smooth enough after 30 minutes of blending. Next time I would try cooking it for longer and using a regular blender in batches.
Waste of time
01/28/2008 at 01:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The only change I made to this recipe was I used a lot less oil. This soup had very little tomato flavor and didn't taste good at all. I will not make this again.
Excellent
01/27/2008 at 12:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make homemade tomato soup. I enjoyed this flavorful soup, I added the cream and basil for a great taste!
Outstanding without olive oil
01/25/2008 at 04:51pm
User: Heidi from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
I was hesitant to try this soup because it called for a full cup of olive oil PLUS heavy cream...way too heavy. After reading the reviews, I also made it with only 2-3 Tbs. oil to saute veggies and it was excellent! The soup is truly amazing without all the oil. The second time around I doubled the tomatoes and it was event better. Great recipe!!
YUmmmmm
01/22/2008 at 10:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good!! Best tomato soup I've ever had
Great taste.
01/22/2008 at 05:21pm
User: Ellen from Matthews, NC User Rating:
I just made this soup as directed in the recipe. It was great! The only change I made was to sprinkle a bit of fresh Parmesan cheese on the top. Ellen, Matthews, NC
FANTASTIC......
01/22/2008 at 04:15pm
User: jenny from payson, UT User Rating:
All I can say is that I am glad I followed the advice of others and made extra to freeze. The best tomato soup I have ever tried and I love that I know everything that is in it.....
Excellent quick recipe
01/22/2008 at 01:57pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
Creamy delicious tomato soup. I made this with a can of fire roasted tomatoes, omitting the roasting step. Will definitely make this again during the cold months!
Great on a Cold Day!
01/21/2008 at 05:37pm
User: Carol from Manhattan Beach, CA User Rating:
I tried this recipe today and it was wonderful. As suggested by others, I doubled the recipe (sort of). I doubled all the ingredients except the onion and the cream. I also added about 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.
Oil overload
01/21/2008 at 04:21pm
User: Elaine from Fairfield, NJ User Rating:
I can't understand why a small batch of soup such as this, requires 3/4 cup of oil!! 2-3 tablespoons of oil will do just fine.
The BEST soup!
12/28/2007 at 02:04am
User: SHARON from Cave Creek, AZ User Rating:
This soup recipe is one of my all time favorites. My entire family LOVES it and devours it when ever I make it. The recipe is small, so I usually triple or quadruple it, so that we have left overs. I puree the soup in a blender in batches and it comes out nice and smooth. I skip the cream all together and it's terrific. We add a springling of "soup almond" crackers at the end to add some crunch. SO YUMMY!
The only tomato soup recipe you'll ever need.
12/27/2007 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm Italian, and I know tomato soup. I was looking for a different recipe to try for Christmas dinner and came across this one. I decided to try it because it sounded easy yet different. I quadrupled the recipe for the number of guests I was having. Let me tell you, everyone RAVED over this soup. Even the finicky one and a half year old ate it...and it was the ONLY thing he ate! I immediately made more for my husband the next day, at his request. This is becoming 'my' tomato soup for the family!! I followed the recipe exactly. It was fantastic.
Perfect - Will Make This Regularly
12/16/2007 at 08:00am
User: Patti from Latham, NY User Rating:
Once I saw that the key was roasting the tomatoes, I knew it was the recipe I was looking for. I only used a splash of cream before serving and serve with homemade croutons and a bit of course parmesean cheese. A flavor to die for!
Delicious
12/09/2007 at 05:20pm
User: JOANNE from Bridgewater, NJ User Rating:
I made this soup for a Christmas dinner party. Everyone raved about it. I used canned plum tomatoes instead of crushed and I used half and half instead of the heavy cream. I didn't have fresh basil so i used a couple of dashes of dried basil. Even with all these modifications, it was still delicious. Can't go wrong with this one.
Encredible!!!
11/30/2007 at 01:14pm
User: Cheri from Santa Clara, CA User Rating:
This soup is so fantastic! You MUST try it! He should can it and market it, it is that remarkable! I highly recommend making it in batches of at LEAST four. The original recipie only really serves four people one serving only. I can gurantee that everyone will be going back for seconds. YUM YUM!!
No more canned soup for me!
11/29/2007 at 11:59pm
User: CLAUDIA from tucson, AZ User Rating:
Just made this for friends and it was a huge hit. I doubled the recipe to fit number of guests for dinner. This was very easy to make. I followed the recipe with the exception of using vegetable broth instead of chicken ( I had a friend that is a vegetarian joining us for dinner :)The other substitution was I used whole milk instead of heavy cream. I also used my blender to carefully blend cooked veggies and tomatoes before adding the broth. No need for an immersion blender if you don't have one. Can't say enough about this. Thanks! Happy cooking.
tomato soup
11/24/2007 at 01:57pm
User: AMY from CHAPIN, SC User Rating:
This is a great recipe, and easy too. I normally don't care for tomato soup at all, but I thought I would give this recipe a shot since it has so many different flavors. It was so good and satisfying. I will definitely keep this recipe!
Really Good
11/15/2007 at 01:13am
User: Casey from Los Angeles,, CA User Rating:
I had no celery, no bay leaves, old onions, dry pre-shredded carrots and whole milk. I can't believe I even tried to make this recipe, but it came out REALLY well! I can only imagine what it will be like when I make it right! lol.
Excellent
10/11/2007 at 05:19pm
User: Renee from Blaine, MN User Rating:
I've made this soup numerous times - I reduce the cream to just a tablespoon and I sometimes add roasted red peppers.
Wonderful and Easy
09/17/2007 at 09:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm a 21 year old college student. So far I've only made spaghetti and sloppy joes, and that's with using ground beef and store-bought sauces, however; I could make this with my limited cooking experience. The preparation is simple, it doesn't take forever to cook and it tastes really good. I used a little extra celery, carrots and tomatoes, but that's just because I like them.
Excellent
09/09/2007 at 09:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is a family favorite - I tend to go a bit heavier on the garlic and lighter on the oil but always a hit when served!
Tomato Soup
08/20/2007 at 09:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great flavor, but the texture was a bit grainy after pureeing, but it gives you an appreciation for the ingredients.... it's a great soup for dipping! quick, easy, and definitely five stars
Easy and Delicious
08/16/2007 at 04:40pm
User: Amie from Kelseyville, CA User Rating:
This has become a standby in our home! We use it on nights we don't want to make an entire meal and have also used it as a starter course in small cups for a larger meal. Of all the recipes I've tried for tomato soup--this is my favorite.
excellent
08/08/2007 at 09:06pm
User: Lori from Athens, GA User Rating:
Delicious and easy. I love to eat it with toasted French bread.
Homemade Tomato Soup
08/07/2007 at 07:05pm
User: Dottie from Browns Summit, NC User Rating:
Excellent soup - 5 star Easy to follow
Uh.. not so much
07/05/2007 at 06:42pm
User: Denise from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
It's wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. We're tossing the leftovers, if that gives you any indication...
Easiest and yummiest tomato soup!
06/22/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Katalin from Nashua, NH User Rating:
Absolutely love this soup. Easy to make, uses basic ingredients, yet still packs in loads of flavor!
Pretty good
05/17/2007 at 03:24pm
User: MIKE from LA, CA User Rating:
I just made this for lunch and was pretty pleased. The roasted flavor really came through. I made it as directed except for using a 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, didn't use cream. I didn't have fresh basil and used dried. The dried basil just isn't the same as I would expect it to be much better with a good fresh basil.
Yummy
04/05/2007 at 02:27pm
User: Katy from Blue Ridge, GA User Rating:
Easy to make tomato soup. good flavor excellent with grilled cheese sandwiches
How easy could it get?
04/03/2007 at 05:18pm
User: KATHY from Beverly, MA User Rating:
This soup is amazingly delicious and very easy to prepare. Who would ever buy canned tomato soup again after tasting this?
Great!
03/20/2007 at 02:33pm
User: Anne from Russellville, OH User Rating:
I doubled the recipe,but not the oil, garlic and cream. I used celery salt instead of basil. Comfort food! Thank you!
AMAZING and EASY
03/20/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Angie from Vestavia, AL User Rating:
I have been looking for a recipe that would taste as good as a local cafe's tomato basil soup and this one EXCEEDS it! I will never make or eat another tomato soup!
great comfort food
03/15/2007 at 05:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a family favorite with gourmet grilled cheese!
Surprised me!!!
03/03/2007 at 12:47pm
User: Karla from Broken Arrow, OK User Rating:
This turned out way beyond my expectations. Oh, and I thought I didn't like tomato soup!
A NEW STAPLE IN MY HOUSE
02/21/2007 at 12:22pm
User: Sophie from denver, CO User Rating:
DELICIOUS!!! Absolutely loved it! The soup was so easy to make. I used a little less olive oil and was only able to add about 2 tablespoons of cream as my husband is lactose intolerant. It was still great tasting and rich! Loved the texture. I'll be making this soup on a regular basis as my husband LOVED it! We also had BLT's-any sandwich would go great with this soup! Thanks Michael!
Yummy
02/20/2007 at 09:58pm
User: Kari from Ellensburg, WA User Rating:
This was great! Almost like a bolognese without the beef or pasta.
Excellent Soup
02/20/2007 at 08:38am
User: Lisa from Rockwall, TX User Rating:
This soup is fantastic, I love Michael's recipes they are simple and delicious.
Great for a Large Group!
02/12/2007 at 12:33pm
User: Barbara from Austin, TX User Rating:
I do a 'lot' of volunteer catering. This weekend I made this for 80 people for our sailing club social awards social and it was a huge hit! A few variation made were: Fresh basil was not cost friendly for this huge group so to give it kick, I added dry sherry and a touch of cayenne pepper. Seems strange but was really good. Cost & Time Tip: Used whole canned tomatoes and roasted them on big sheet cake pans to save time. Transport tip: Follow recipe up to the stock and cream. Transported in stock pots then added stock and cream and brought to temp at the club. Taste tip: Read a all the reviews. Best thing is to 'taste' the food and adjust for salt, pepper, kick etc. Enjoy!
simple
02/12/2007 at 12:26pm
User: nina from FLAT ROCK, MI User Rating:
simple and very tasty. i used canned roasted tomatoes that made this recipe even easier.
tasty soup
02/11/2007 at 09:15am
User: Trisha from Hampton, NH User Rating:
This soup is loaded with flavor and I found it fairly easy to prepare although a little messy because I don't have an immersion blender and had to puree it in my regular blender. I do think you can cut down on the olive oil. I don't think you need to saute the vegetables in a 1/2 cup of olive oil.
Best tomato soup ever
02/11/2007 at 08:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent soup that my whole family enjoyed. Easy to prepare.
WOW! This is good soup
02/09/2007 at 03:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We will double this the next time to see if it keeps well in the freezer. Anyhow the next canned food drive will be getting alot of Progresso and Campbell's from us!
Sorry, Michael but........
02/06/2007 at 10:27am
User: Julie from Greeley, CO User Rating:
I really wanted to like this soup because I thought it would be a healthy accompaniment for our BLT sandwiches last night. Unfortunately, the results were less than good. I followed the instructions to the letter, with the exception of using much less olive oil than the recipe called for. I actually let the soup simmer for about 40 minutes before pulling out my immersion blender, but the texture did not end up smooth. It was very grainy and there was not much flavor. I think I'll have to find a different tomato soup recipe to try. Sorry, Michael!!
Absolutely Fabulous soup!
01/22/2007 at 12:15am
User: tracy from coronado, CA User Rating:
This one is great! I'd say that it needed more salt but that's because I enjoy a more salty 'zing' to my soups. It seems to bring out more of the flavor with more salt. I also made it for a dinner party and put some sherry in each bowl for an extra surprise with a swizzle of sour cream on top with a couple strings of uncooked basil on top for color. Basically...it's fabulous! Tracy (Coronado, CA)
Divine Tomato Soup
01/21/2007 at 12:54pm
User: Colette from Houston, TX User Rating:
I've never liked canned tomato soups. This is the first time I've made it myself. WOW!! I still can't believe such a simple recipe makes such a fantastic soup. I've tried both versions, with and without the cream. I love them both. I do agree with reviewers and double the amount of roasted tomatoes. Thanks to Michael, no more going to Panera for me!
easy and delicious
01/15/2007 at 06:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Surprisinigly good for its simplicity, this soup is now a household favorite and has been voted better than the one at our favorite French restaurant. I cut down on the amount of oil, but that's about it.
A winner
01/14/2007 at 07:10pm
User: Marsha from Draper, UT User Rating:
I love this easy soup. I did make a lower fat version of it, reducing the amount of olive oil and using fat free half and half instead of cream. Also, I prefer adding more tomatoes.
MMM Good!
01/09/2007 at 09:25pm
User: Jodi from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I followed the suggestions posted by other reviewers and doubled the tomatoes. To be somewhat healthy, I also reduced the butter and only used a splash of cream. The results --> absolutely delicious! Another Chiarello keeper!
AWESOME!!
01/05/2007 at 05:05pm
User: amy from williamston, MI User Rating:
my husband loves tomato soup (from the can) but I wasn't a huge fan but when I saw this episode I thought hmmm. this looks really easy, really good and alot healthier so I tried it out and we both loved it! no more canned tomato soup for now on I am making it!
The best ever
01/02/2007 at 10:39am
User: Naime from cornelius, NC User Rating:
I'm tired of e-mailing this recepie to my friends but I'm not tired of cooking. Who ever eat this, took the rest of the pot to their home !!! There is no word to explain this best of best
Very good, but too much oil
01/01/2007 at 09:17pm
User: Katie from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This is a terrific recipe, but 3/4 cup olive oil is outrageous! A few tablespoons is more than enough. I added a 28 oz. can of tomatoes and tomato paste as well. Otherwise, it's great!
The Best Tomato Soup Ever
12/06/2006 at 11:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've been searching for a tomato soup to rival La Madeline's but without the 30 some-odd grams of fat per serving and here it is!!! The secret is roasting the tomatoes. I also used fat free cream and my family absolutely loved it. THANK YOU MICHAEL and I love your show.
DDDDEEEELLLLIIIISSSSOOOOOUUUUSSSS
11/29/2006 at 03:45pm
User: April from west haven, CT User Rating:
It was quick and delisous and sooo easy
Delicious and Easy!
11/18/2006 at 06:09pm
User: Laura from san antonio, TX User Rating:
This soup was fantastic! I cut the olive oil down to a total of 1/2 a cup and used fat free half and half instead of heavy cream. Will definitely make again!
Finally Found "IT"
11/17/2006 at 01:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have been in search of a "GOOD" tomato soup recipe and finally have found it. Make sure you double recipe because everyone will love it.
Excellent
11/12/2006 at 03:18pm
User: Liz from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
This soup was excellent! We made it exactly as the recipe said and loved it!
Amazing Soup
11/12/2006 at 07:38am
User: Renee from Hattiesburg, MS User Rating:
My husband thought this was the best thing I have ever made and I am a good cook..It was great!!!!! and not expensive. Everything it called for in the receipe I have as staples in my pantry
Great
11/06/2006 at 08:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an excellent Tomato Soup recipe.
easy to make and really yummy!
11/01/2006 at 04:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Next time, I might leave out the carrots since they didn't puree entirely. The flavor of the soup was great and I think it might even be better as leftovers. I used whole milk instead of heavy cream and that tasted great.
Most flavorful tomato soup
10/23/2006 at 10:56pm
User: maria from modesto, CA User Rating:
I really loved this soup! It had a lot of flavor. It had rich tomato flavor! Thanks for the recipe Michael.
WOWEE!!
10/10/2006 at 08:04am
User: jennifer from Hebron, KY User Rating:
This was FANTASTIC! I paid WELL for a small bowl of soup like this in Atlanta once! I did alter the recipe slightly, based on the reviews, but I wish I had Celery on hand!
Great Soup
10/04/2006 at 06:40pm
User: AMY from Bartlett, IL User Rating:
I thought that this was delish and easy. I read some of the reviews and agree that there is a little kick missing. I would put a little can of tomato sauce into it, or roast two cans of diced tomatoes. I thought that it couldn't do without the heavy cream. Maybe throw in some garlic roasted croutons, I served mine with grilled cheese. But, I thought it could have been a little bit more "tomato-ey".
Marta's
10/03/2006 at 07:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is very good! Great for a cold night with a salad and crusty garlic bread!
Not very good
10/03/2006 at 08:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family and I thought it tasted like spaghetti sauce. I would not make it again.
Fabulous
10/02/2006 at 06:51pm
User: Lora from Huntley, IL User Rating:
I love tomato soup, and this recipe was easy and delicious. Instead of heavy cream, I used whole milk to cut some of the calories out and it is delicious!
BEST SOUP I HAVE EATEN
10/02/2006 at 02:47pm
User: Ione from Portland, OR User Rating:
I had given up eating Tomato Soup until we tried this one........unbelievably good. Thank you Michael ........... I used fresh tomatoes from our garden as I was trying to find a way to use all of them. Our freezer now has a good supply for the winter.
comfort food
10/02/2006 at 08:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good. Easy to make. It did need alittle extra tomato flavor so I added some tomato juice. That did the trick. I did double the recipe. I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of the the heavy cream Will definetly make again. Carmelizing the tomatoes in the oven added alot of flavor.
Easy & Tasty
09/26/2006 at 08:18pm
User: Janelle from Norcross, GA User Rating:
This was a nice recipe. You can easily jazz it up with a little pepper flake and cayenne sauce if you want a little more zip. Will definately make this again!
This is a GREAT soup
09/24/2006 at 07:50pm
User: LYNDA from Beaverton, OR User Rating:
It's excellent because with very little effort you get a tomato soup that has more substance and is more filling than most soups.
Needs more tomato, less oil
09/24/2006 at 04:59pm
User: Brian from Washington, DC User Rating:
As others have said, the recipe didn't taste "tomato-y" enough and seemed to have a lot of oil. But it's a great easy recipe to make and very nice to have to not spend time in the kitchen the whole time.
Out of this world!
09/24/2006 at 03:03pm
User: Steve from Rockaway, NJ User Rating:
My wife and I do a lot of entertaining and soup is always on the menu.... I use less oil and roasted garlic, and I have NEVER had anyone who didn't love this soup. All year 'round this is one I make. It's easy and tastes great. Thank you Michael.
Very Good
09/23/2006 at 03:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
saw the show, the soup looked good so i went online and read the reviews. after that i had to make it. used one can of regular tomatoes and one with basil and orgeano. didn't have a carrot on had so didn't add it. ran it through the blender and decided it needed a little more tomato taste for me so added 6oz of tomato paste. didn't have cream so i used skim milk i doubled the receipe but only used a half of cup of milk. put it in a bowl and put some cheese on top and ejoyed it. my husband is on his second bowl
MORE TOMATO
09/20/2006 at 04:16pm
User: Elizabeth from Boise, ID User Rating:
I MADE THIS PER THE RECIIPE WITH CREAM BUT I FELT LIKE IT NEEDED MORE TOMATO FLAVOR AND LESS GARLIC,IT HAD A REAL STRONG GARLIC TASTE. I WILL MAKE THIS AGAIN WITH LESS OIL AND GARLIC. I LIKE THE IDEA OF ROASTING ALL THE VEGGIES TOGETHER.
Good
09/12/2006 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used light cream for a lighter version..will use less butter next time as well
Great recipe
09/11/2006 at 03:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I doubled the recipe and added less onions and it was so yummy! I did puree it in batches in my blender and it was so smoothy and rich. Goes great with some grilled paninis.
a little disappointed
08/31/2006 at 12:52pm
User: Ellen from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I even doubled the amount of tomatoes, but it didn't taste very tomato-y. It was easy, though.
summer tomatoes
08/06/2006 at 06:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made with summer tomatoes from the back yard and used a vidalia rather than yellow onion. Also used rosemary infused olive oil to roast the vegetables and did not add any extra to the soup. The soup is tasty and rich without being heavy. Roasting the vegetables made a huge difference in the flavor. Even in the summer, this warm soup is great with a cold sandwich. And so easy.
Great Tomato Soup!
07/25/2006 at 01:12pm
User: megan from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is an extremely easy soup to make and its simple flavors are devine!
Not sure
05/07/2006 at 05:43pm
User: Hazel from Medford, OR User Rating:
This was good but not much depth of flavor.
Absolutely Incredible
05/01/2006 at 02:37pm
User: Tom from Omaha, NE User Rating:
Michael Chiarello is simply a stud. I've made several of his recipes now, and haven't been the slightest bit disappointed. This tomato soup is another example of a big hit with me and my friends. I did use less olive oil than called for, and I thought it was right on. This is better than any tomato soup I've had in any restaurant, and I'm amazed at how simple it is.
One Of The Best I've Made So Far
04/26/2006 at 03:40pm
User: A from West Hills, CA User Rating:
This is by far one of the best tomato soups I've made. All the flavors together make for one delicious soup and it comes together quick with little prep time. The soup was very thick so I thinned it out in 1/4 cupfuls of both water and chicken broth to get the consistancy I wanted. Being that I do cater and cook for private parties and clientele, this soup was a big hit last weekend not to mention that my family loved it as well.
Wonderful, very easy
04/20/2006 at 04:03pm
User: TERESA from Texarkana, TX User Rating:
I made this last night and it was wonderful. Here is how I did it. I only had seasoned diced tomatoes so I used one can with roasted garlic and another can with basil and onions. I sliced my carrots very fine and peeled and sliced my fresh garlic and placed them in the pan with my tomatoes, drizzeled about 1 1/2 T of olive oil over that and roasted for about 30 minutes. After sauteing the onion and placing the roasted veggies in my stock pot I decided that it was not going to make enough so I added a can of tomato sauce and extra garlic powder and seasonings. I did leave out the celery because we do not like it. I simmered the soup for about 30 minutes and then ran through my blender, after blending I added the cream (I think it does need the cream as to me it had a little bit of a bitter aftertaste before it was added) and let it simmer for another 10 minutes or so.....it was so good. I will make this again
Easy and yummy, but less oil!
04/13/2006 at 12:01am
User: Anna from Brecksville, OH User Rating:
I love this soup, but the first time I made it, found that it had way too much olive oil swimming at the top. Cut down on the amount of oil that you use when you sautee the veggies. You will sprinkle the tomatoes with oil when you bake them, so when it comes to cooking the carrots, celery, garlic and onion, you only need to use enough oil to coat the pan. This soup is a homerun everytime! Enjoy!
Excellent
04/09/2006 at 07:12pm
User: Lisa from North Little Rock, AR User Rating:
I had never had homemade tomato soup before. This recipe is so simple and it tastes wonderful.
Very Good
03/24/2006 at 10:28am
User: ERNESTO from Orange City, FL User Rating:
This is the first soup I ever made and it came out great. Will try with heavy cream that I didn't have this time. Delicious, satisfying, THIS SOUP ROCKS!
Delicious!!!
03/16/2006 at 05:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent recipe and very easy.
Even the Low-Fat Version Irresistible
03/12/2006 at 01:52pm
User: Allison from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
My, oh, my! This is so incredibly good! Try this and you will snicker the next time you push your cart down the canned soup aisle. It?s easy enough to whip up anytime, but still elegant enough for company. It also doubles easily. I also tried a quick, low-fat version of the recipe and it still made me weak in the knees! I used Progresso Fire-Roasted canned tomatoes (so I skipped the roasting step), I reduced olive oil to 1 TBSP, and I omitted the celery, carrot (merely to save time) and butter, and I replaced the heavy cream with skim milk. Absolutely devine!
A CLASSIC!
03/07/2006 at 03:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is perfect! Rich a creamy...filled with flavour! Tried it without the cream..tastes just as great! Without a doubt 5 stars!
Better than Cambells
02/22/2006 at 08:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup for my husband, and he loved it! He was not a fan of tomato soup from his years of growing up and having to eat the soup from the can. It is very easy. I added yellow pepper to give it a little more pizazz.
Homemade Tomato Soup
02/10/2006 at 02:41pm
User: TERRI from Spotsylvania, VA User Rating:
Wow, so easy, Yummy and just plain satisfying. I doubled the recipe and added a jar of roasted red peppers when I pureed the soup. Wonderful!
The very best!!!
02/09/2006 at 11:48am
User: JANE from Denver, CO User Rating:
It is hard to believe something so simple can taste this good. I have made this several times, and last night I doubled it for leftovers. It did take longer for my tomatoes to caramelize, but that just made the kitchen smell wonderful. I did not have any heavy cream, so I added plain yogurt - yum!
almost perfect
02/01/2006 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A wonderful hearty soup that's easy to make on the fly because of the simple pantry items required. However, I reduced the olive oil by half because it just seemed needlessly excessive. Turned out great, though the serving size was better suited for two than four.
Delicious
02/01/2006 at 02:47pm
User: Mary from Panama City Beach, FL User Rating:
Delicious
Deelicious!
01/31/2006 at 05:14pm
User: Jean from Essexville, MI User Rating:
I made this even easier and saving on fat grams. Instead of caramelizing my own tomatoes I used one can of Muir Glen organi fire roasted diced tomatoes. I also had grated carrots which I keep in my frig with a tiny bit of rice vinegar to keep from browning, so I added even extra and sauteed with with the other veggies. I only used about 2 T. of heavy cream plus fat free milk. I threw also 2 T. of cilantro in as well. I will make again, it was easy and deelicious!
Not Very Tomato-ey
01/29/2006 at 05:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I think there might be a typo on the amount of tomatoes to be used. I had to add another can of roasted tomatoes and this soup was still not very tomato-ey. I used half of an onion instead of a whole and it was a bit much. I used half and half and shouldn't have. It cut down the tomato taste even more. I won't be making this again. There should be a better tomato soup recipe out there.
Easy & Tasty
01/29/2006 at 10:57am
User: Connie from Cambridge, MD User Rating:
I absolutely loved this recipe. I also cut way back on the amount of olive oil and used fat free half & half. It was still delicious and rich.
Great soup!
01/28/2006 at 04:09pm
User: Ekaterina from Lafayette, IN User Rating:
Excellent for dipping grilled cheese sandwiches!
Fantastic
01/26/2006 at 04:51pm
User: Carrie from South Windsor, CT User Rating:
I loved this tomato soup recipe. Have wonderful flavor, especially basil. Thanks Michael!
so-so
01/26/2006 at 11:13am
User: liliana from Barnegat, NJ User Rating:
to sour
Wonderful, comforting taste!
01/23/2006 at 01:33pm
User: ANDI from Reisterstown, MD User Rating:
Just what you would expect from MC, the taste is out of this world, and adding Half&Half at the end brought the whole soup "home".
So-so
01/23/2006 at 11:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We tried this and unfortunately we were not as impressed as some of the other reviewers.
best tomato soup!
01/22/2006 at 10:03am
User: Amy from Reading, PA User Rating:
this soup is awesome! it's easy to make and tastes great! definetely add the cream. tastes like a soup you would get at a 5 star restaurant.
What did I do wrong?
01/08/2006 at 04:45pm
User: NICOLE from Petaluma , CA User Rating:
I changed this recipe a bit...I didn't use as much olive oil, only about 2 tbsp total and I used vegetable stock instead (i'm a vegetarian). It didn't turn out that great...I don't know where I went that wrong because everyone else gave it very good reviews. I used a hand blender to mix everything, but it came out more chunky than smooth. I will probably not make this again....Too bad, i was loooking forward to good tomato soup.....
Very Tasty
12/10/2005 at 09:00am
User: LESLIE from Flowery Branch, GA User Rating:
Excellent soup!
Wonderful!
11/17/2005 at 12:48pm
User: Aileen from Stratford, CT User Rating:
The recipe is very easy, and the results are wonderful. If you are entertaining for more then 4 people, double the recipe, as the original barely yeilds 4 bowls of soup. Definately add the heavy cream, it is delicious!
Out of this world!
11/14/2005 at 01:00pm
User: CAREY from Kingsport, TN User Rating:
This soup is AMAZING... absolutely delicious! I used 2 cans of tomatoes because it didn't look "red" enough, and it tasted sooooo good! Easy and worth it!
The BEST tomato soup I have ever had!
10/30/2005 at 07:28pm
User: Patricia from Salt Lake City, UT User Rating:
This recipe seemedreally HEAVY on the olive oil, and since I am trying to watch what I eat,I made a "diet" version of this soup tonight, and even the lower-fat version of this was SCRUMPTIOUS. I have never had tomato soup so good before. This one definitely rivals the soups I have had in fine restuarants. I added a small can of tomato sauce to my soup for a stronger tomato flavor. I sauteed the veggies in 1 tbsbp extra vergin olive oil, and drizzled 1 tbsbp of it on the tomatoes instead of the ton of olive oil the recipe called for. I also used fat-free half and half, instead of whole cream, but I did keep the butter at a wicked 2 tbsp for the flavor. In fact, I seriously considered keeping this recipe "chunky" instead of using the immersion blender, because it WAS SO good just like that, even without adding the rest of the ingredients. Using the immersion blender, and then adding the fresh basil and fat free half and half just added to the yummy goodness. I HIGHLY recommend this soup to anyone who loves tomato soup, or even to those who don't. My hubby doesn't like tomato soup that much, and he had three bowls of this tonight.
Great meal
10/27/2005 at 03:12pm
User: Sandra from rancho santa margarita, CA User Rating:
excellent and low fat. Wonderful on a cold day.
Not enough kick
10/24/2005 at 04:29pm
User: Jennifer from McLean, VA User Rating:
The cream was a nice touch to the soup but there was not enough of a tomato flavor. I precisely followed the recipe except I used less oil and only 1 Tbs of butter. Maybe it was the canned tomatos I used.
Delicious
09/24/2005 at 05:55pm
User: KAREN from Roseville, CA User Rating:
I absolutely loved this soup and have already recommended it to several friends. I caramelized all the vegetables together. In my opinion, the heavy cream or Half & Half is essential. At the end, I added a little more garlic, basil, and freshly ground pepper. This one is definitely a keeper.
Great!
09/23/2005 at 04:41pm
User: JALENE from Springdale, AR User Rating:
This recipe will replace my other tomato soup recipes.
EXCELLENT
09/19/2005 at 09:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great color, great flavor, but texture needs to be a little creamier
Love this tomato soup
07/25/2005 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I never knew tomato soup would taste like this. It's awesome. I never liked tomato soup b/c I only had the campbell's version which I found had a weird aftertaste. After seeing this on the show, I tried it. I'm a novice cook and even my version turned out quite right. I used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream.
Oh so easy and good!
04/28/2005 at 07:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thanks for this one! The taste is great!
VERY Good
04/24/2005 at 09:06pm
User: Shirley from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
With the emphasis on the 'very'. Like some of the other reviewers I used considerably less olive oil, but the rest of the recipe I followed exactly. There can be no comparison to canned tomato soup - as this is nothing like it. Great texture and depth of flavor. Great with a simple grilled cheese sandwich for a light supper. A definite keeper.
yummy
04/23/2005 at 04:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i've never liked canned tomato soup...this was really good! love the fresh basil
easy to prepare
04/10/2005 at 09:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was surprised it was so good--i used fire roasted tomatoes
this is the best
03/31/2005 at 09:36am
User: marilyn from Apple Valley, CA User Rating:
my boyfriend made me this soup last night for dinner. mmmmm, it was so good!!! the only thing he did different, was he forgot to buy celery. didnt miss it. the best soup iver hever had!
Super soup
03/29/2005 at 07:05pm
User: Dana from Birmingham, AL User Rating:
I just loved this soup. Roasting canned tomatoes seemed too simple, but what a difference. I did not have cream, so I used half and half. With real cream, it would have been supper in a bowl. Next time I will cut the carrot up real small and I doubt that I used that much olive oil. The recipe was enough for two adults. Can't wait to have it again.
Taste like Gourmet -
03/26/2005 at 03:28pm
User: NANCY from Hollidaysburg, PA User Rating:
After seeing Michael make this yesterday & reading reviews, I had to try it. It tastes like gourmet soup from a quaint restaurant, but is so easy and quick to make. That's my favorite kind of recipe. Based on other reviews, I did roast some roma tomatoes with the canned ones and I used a little less chicken broth. I used less olive oil, both for drizzling the tomatoes and to saute the other vegetables, the amount in the receipe just seemed out of proportion for the amount of vegetables. I will definitely add this to my favorite soup recipes.
delicious
03/26/2005 at 10:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very easy and simple but delicious. Add the cream!
Excellent
03/20/2005 at 12:33am
User: Keith from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
This is a very good dish and quite easy to make. I'll be making this one again.
great tomato soup
03/12/2005 at 07:01pm
User: PATRICIA from Canonsburg, PA User Rating:
this soup was great, the roasting of the tomato's was a bonus, i also took a que from the reviews. i roasted the onion and garlic along with the tomato's and i also peeled and small chopped a carrot to roast along with it.after tomato's, onion and carrot roasted took off pan. i had (2) onion kaiser rolls that i cubed and sprikled with olived oil baked till toasted. add this to my soup mixture. then pureed whole. added nice texture did not need to add cream, but went ahead for the extra richness. keep up the great receips foodnet work. thanks
soups
03/05/2005 at 08:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup for the first time and I could not get over how wonderful it was. I loved it. This soup is great on cold days with a hot crisp baget.
I can't stop thinking about this soup!
03/03/2005 at 08:44pm
User: ALISON from Athens, GA User Rating:
I made the soup the day after I saw it on tv, and my husband and I were WILD over it. I can't wait to make it again. I actually forgot to put the heavy cream in, and if it's this good without it, I can only imagine when I include it. A GREAT standby for your basic recipe collection.
Superb!
02/14/2005 at 05:54pm
User: DEBBIE from Davis, CA User Rating:
This was the most delicious tomato soup I've had. I gave some to my neighbor and she loved it. So now, I'm sharing this recipe with all my friends.
very easy and tasted great
02/08/2005 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very easy and tasted great
Easy, Fast and Delicious
02/06/2005 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe. Why use canned tomato soup when this is so much better. I've made this four times since getting the recipe. For a really smooth soup, puree it after it's cooked.
Fantastic flavor!
02/04/2005 at 05:59pm
User: KATE from wellington, FL User Rating:
Seemed to need more tomatoes, so I roasted a couple fresh romas as well. Used just a a bit of heavy cr & rest fat-free l/2 & l/2...flavor seemed best to me immediately after it was made..next day, not as great, surprisingly.
Tasty!
02/02/2005 at 10:25pm
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