Filed under: Main Course, Soups | Tags: carmalized onion, Crouton, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Roasted Tomato Soup, Soup, vegetarian
Last week, I mentioned that I didn’t think I could do Mexi-Monday’s anymore. With the way our schedule has picked up, I really need to have some meals that can be prepared in the morning, and are fresh and waiting when we come home in the evening. So Mexi-Monday must now be make-ahead Monday; but necessity is the mother of invention, right?
After indulging all weekend for my hubby’s birthday, I wanted to make something healthy, but would still be filling after a long day. I know I made soup last week, but I’ve been seeing so many really great soups lately. It’s still hotter than the dickens (is that how the saying goes) so I know it makes me a little crazy to be making soup in 100 degree weather, but my internal clock is telling me it’s fall.
I love to dip a grilled cheese in a soup like this, but since my meal needed to be done earlier in the day, I thought I’d do grilled cheese in crouton format. When my sister first read my blog, she asked if she could put in a request for me to make a grilled gruyere and caramelized onion sandwich…HEY “J”…she also asked for a shout out, so there you go! This was my make-ahead version. I had some caramelized onion bread that I picked up on my many trips to the market over the weekend and topped it with parm. The croutons on their own could have been a meal for a carb-lover like me!
This soup, with the croutons, was a great way to get back to healthy food without feeling like we’re going without.
Roasted Tomato Soup with Caramelized Onion and Parmesan Croutons
Ingredients:
6 large, ripe tomatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 small onions, chopped
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups vegetable stock
4 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, but I like a really tomato-y soup)
1 loaf caramelized onion bread
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation:
To make the soup: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a roasting pan, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, dried spices, and oil. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables brown and crisp slightly. In an electric pressure cooker*, combine roasted vegetables, with juice, chicken stalk, and tomato paste. Cook on high for 30 minutes. Puree soup to desired consistency with an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings.
To make the croutons: While the soup cooks, cube the loaf of bread. Toss the bread with olive oil and roast for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until all the cubes are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven, and while still hot, toss with parmesan cheese.
To serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with croutons. Eat immediately.
*If you do not have an electric pressure cooker, this can be done in a heavy-bottomed pot for 45 minutes to one hour.
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After seeing this, I have decided that “plain” tomato soup is just boring. The roasted veggies along with the other ingredients does make this a soup extra special. Simply delicious!
Comment by Tina@flourtrader September 26, 2011 @ 12:07 pmI love caramelized onions! What a great addition to the soup!
Comment by Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts September 26, 2011 @ 5:35 pmWow this recipe sounds very good compared to the traditional tomato soup. You done a great job putting your spin on tomato soup. I think the spices and onions truly add some depth to the soup and will make for an excellent comfort soup. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Comment by Jerry September 26, 2011 @ 7:05 pmGreat soup, Alyssa! Looks like a great way to recoup after a weekend of not-so-healthy eating! I love those big croutons!! Yum Yum!
Comment by Stephanie September 26, 2011 @ 8:14 pmThis looks and sounds amazing. And the colors? It feel like fall!
Comment by Liz @ Southern Charm September 26, 2011 @ 8:52 pmMmm… I love roast tomatoes and this soup looks so delicious!
Comment by Kelly September 26, 2011 @ 9:47 pmOh Yum!!! I love soups and this looks scrumptious! And those croutons!!! mmmmm I have never made a roasted tomato soup and would love to try this one! 🙂
Comment by Manu September 26, 2011 @ 11:10 pmI just bookmarked this and definitely want to try this. Looks so good…. I love tomato based soup and caramelized onion. And parmesan croutons? I’ll be so happy with just this soup!
Comment by Nami | Just One Cookbook September 27, 2011 @ 7:33 amYummmmmm I want some now! I LOVE this make-ahead monday idea. It’s absolutely brilliant.
Comment by Joanne September 27, 2011 @ 4:21 pmI love tomato soup and this sounds wonderful with the roasted veggies! I could probably eat my weight in the parmesan croutons too. Oh my goodness!
Comment by Cassie @ Bake Your Day September 27, 2011 @ 7:51 pmI love this recipe! 🙂
Comment by Sarah September 28, 2011 @ 1:13 amI have to say – I LOVE the idea of make-ahead Mondays and the soup looks delicious!
Comment by Ann September 28, 2011 @ 2:47 amnothing more comforting that tomato soup with some croutons and parmesan cheese. These croutons you made is making me crave now!
Comment by kankana September 28, 2011 @ 10:05 pmOh my goodnessss!!!! This is my LOVE ! I am in love with tomatoes and tomato soup! You have honestly captured my heart! 🙂
Comment by Samantha Ferraro (@FerraroKitchen) September 29, 2011 @ 4:22 amOK this soup has left almost all soups behind..
Comment by Reem | Simply Reem September 29, 2011 @ 4:39 amRoasted tomato. onions , cheese… I need to make this soon.
Absolutely wonderful.
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