Comments on: Tomato Basil Soup

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:48:23 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Hi Elizabeth, We haven't tested this recipe with canned tomatoes. The swap could work fine, but I might recommend making this tomato soup recipe instead right now. It calls for canned tomatoes, and it's delicious!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:19:53 +0000

Love your recipes!
It’s January! Living in the Midwest—I’d rather not use store-bought tomatoes. So thinking if replacing fresh tomatoes with two, 14.5 oz cans of fire-roasted tomatoes. Thoughts?

By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:08:13 +0000

This soup is excellent! I made it exactly as written except that in order to make it healthier, I merely spritzed the tomato halves with olive oil prior to roasting them. I also omitted all the oil while sautéing the onion, carrot, and garlic. While the oil would no doubt create a creamier mouth feel, it’s simply not needed. It was delicious as it was and the oil was not missed, especially since I have never made it woth oil, and almost always omit the oil in recipes. All that fresh basil truly elevates the dish. Don’t skip it! I was very hungry at the time, and think I could have eaten the entire recipe in one sitting. I refrained however, and filled a 24-oz Mason jar with the remainder for tomorrow. That said, I have enough basil for another batch so am going to purchase more tomatoes and make the recipe again, freezing it as a healthy and filling first course for future whole food, plant exclusive meals. Thanks a million for the wonderful recipe!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:17:23 +0000

Approximately 10 plump Roma tomatoes equals 2.5 lbs. Grab an extra one or two if unsure. Unlike the other person who replied, I understand why you asked. Some stores, such as Trader Joe’s, do not have produce scales; and the majority of people do not have food scales in their home.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:42:49 +0000

In reply to Cassandra. Approximately 10 plump Roma tomatoes equals 2.5 lbs. Grab an extra one or two if unsure. Unlike the other person who replied, I understand why you asked. Some stores, such as Trader Joe's, do not have produce scales; and the majority of people do not have food scales in their home.

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:54:44 +0000

In reply to Ika. Hi Ika, I would skip the balsamic vinegar and only add a tiny bit of the balsamic glaze at the end if you feel like you would like your soup more sweet or tangy. I think the concentrated glaze might taste more overpowering than plain balsamic vinegar. Hope that helps!

By: Ika

Ika — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:50:11 +0000

hi, can I substitute balsamic vinegar with balsamic glaze?

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:42:22 +0000

In reply to Karen Lindley. I'm so glad you both loved it!

By: Karen Lindley

Karen Lindley — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:08:41 +0000

I used my immersion blender to get a consistency with small tomato bits and both my husband and myself thought it was excellent.

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:48:40 +0000

In reply to Dee. yep, you can reheat it in the microwave!