Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Creamy Tomato Soup

 
It's still nice enough in Texas to enjoy a  Fall meal outside. 
 
 
 
My iron centerpiece is planted with oregano, parsley and pansies with a mini pumpkin added for the season.
 
 
The  pumpkin bowls are by Maxcera from Homegoods and the detail is so pretty on them. They are called Watercolor Pumpkins.   I'm using some homespun fabric napkins tied with raffia and some homespun fabric as a topper. 
 
 
We tried this delicious soup when we visited Asheville, NC at the Tupelo Honey Cafe'.  My hubby and I both loved it.  Of course, being the cookbook lover that I am, I bought the Tupelo Honey Cafe' cookbook  and this recipe is included.  It's simple, but oh so comforting.  Here's the recipe:

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
2 T. tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 t. sugar
1 1/2 t. sea salt
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream

Combine tomatoes, water, tomato paste, bay leaf, sugar and salt in a 4-cup heavy saucepan.  Bring to a boil, immediately decrease the heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until mixture lightly coats the spoon.  Whisk in the pepper and cream and continue cooking over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until thoroughly blended. 

I am sharing this with:
Mix It Up Monday
The Dedicated House
On the Menu Monday
Make It Pretty Monday
You're Gonna Love It Tuesday
Cowgirl Up
Let's Dish!                                                                            
Centerpiece Wednesday
Full Plate Thursday
Tablescape Thursday
Foodie Friday
Potpourri Friday
Home Sweet Home
Food on Friday
Weekend Potluck
Seasonal Sundays

31 comments:

  1. I've heard of that cookbook! In case you were not aware, I'm a cookbook addict. :)

    This soup looks and sounds delish! I will definitely try it. Your table setting is beautiful ~ so fall like.

    xo
    Pat

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  2. I love tomato soup, actually, we both do! I specially like it with a hot cheese sandwich on a cold evening, lol.. I like your recipe, thank you honey. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  3. This looks wonderful! We're big on soups here in the mountains. I love this time of year when the restaurants bring out the seasonal soups. I'll look for that cookbook, too! Hugs!

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  4. Love that it calls for canned tomatoes! I did bookmark this, it's been eons since I've had tomato soup and a friend just suggested adding roasted poblanos to grilled cheese-sounds like a meal to me:@)

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  5. Hi Kitty: It sure is getting to be the time for soup. I love it and your recipe sounds so good and easy. I've copied it down and will try soon. I have made a recipe from Barefoot Contessa. Very good but way too much work. Your little bowls are really pretty and seasonal. I will check out HomeGoods, always love any excuse to go there..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  6. Hi Kitty, tomorrow's Food on Friday is all about soup. I do hope you link this in. Have a lovely dayl.

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  7. Kitty, what a lovely setting! LOVE those pumpkin bowls; and the centerpiece is perfect. Dear Hubby and I went to Asheville back in May; and had planned to try the Tupelo Honey Cafe'. We got so busy visiting other places, that we ran out of time. This sounds like a wonderful recipe!

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  8. Kitty, my mouth was already watering when I was reading about your soup, but it went overtime when I saw your pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Yum. I am saving this recipe. I love a great tomato soup. Your centerpiece is fabulous. That is such a pretty pumpkin.

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  9. Oh Girl - that soup looks mighty tasty...and your tablescape is just beautiful too. How I LOVE homemade tomato soup. YUMMMM!

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  10. Love your table for one...can't wait to try the delicious sounding soup.

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  11. Your soup looks delish - and I just love the bowls! Your outdoor setting looks so inviting and your centerpiece is adorable!

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  12. I could eat that soup all by myself.. It's really scrumptious (I can tell by the recipe!!). Your sweet setting is darling. Love the watercolor pumpkin bowl!! xo marlis

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  13. This looks fantastic -- I am going to get the ingredients tomorrow and do it soon. Thanks!

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  14. El yummo!!! I LOVE creamy tomato soup. I make an italian one but I sure want to try yours. I love love love your recipes Kitty!! N.

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  15. I love homemade tomato soup, Kitty, and this one looks fabulous, as does your wonderful tablescape. It's a perfect place for lunch, and a gorgeous soup bowl with pumpkin artwork.

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  16. Your soup sounds delicious Kitty and I love your watercolor pumpkins! I'm going to have to break down and order that cookbook :)

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  17. Hi Kitty,

    THANK YOU for sharing this recipe; it looks and sounds delicious!! My husband and I both love creamy tomato soup, and I will definitely try this. It pleases me so much that you enjoyed your trip to North Carolina; I can't help being proud of my home state. :) I wish so much that I could have met you; as you live so far away, I don't know when we would get another chance. Maybe you could attend the next Southern Bloggers Conference; I feel sure we'll have one again next year. :)

    Your outdoor table looks lovely and cozy -- just the right setting for creamy tomato soup. Your basket centerpiece is gorgeous! Have a wonderful day.

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  18. Oh, yeah...this is MY kinda soup! I LOVE tomato soup! Hated it as a kid, but love it as an adult...especially with a grilled Gruyere cheese sandwich!!! Just for edification, when a recipe calls for "heavy cream", that means just regular cream like whipping cream from the store, right? Not half-and-half, but cream. I have just never seen a carton that reads "heavy cream" on it, so I'm not quite sure. You got those bowls at Home Goods??!?!?!!! I've been to 2 different HGs in the last week and didn't see that pattern. I love those! I think it's the "watercolor" effect that really draws me in. They look great with the plaid linens!

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  19. I love creamy tomato soup and yours looks delish! I am going to give this one a try.

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  20. Creamy tomato soup sounds perfect for our rainy day we are having. ;-)
    Lovely table setting too!........Sarah

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  21. This is the second great pumpkin set of dishes I've seen this week! I think I'm in love with them! The soup looks wonderful.....perfect for a crisp fall evening.

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  22. Kitty, I always loved tomato soup growing up and forget to have it now. This will be on the menu next week ;o)

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  23. Just had a tomato basil soup yesterday so you can guess I like yours. While the soup sounds great, what I really love is your centerpiece, simple and inviting.

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  24. Hi Kitty,
    I love the lovely fall presentation for your fabulous Creamy Tomato Soup, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great fall weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  25. Looks good and would be perfect for a fall meal alfresco!

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  26. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I can't wait to try it. I've added you to my blogroll too. Have a great week! Janet

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  27. How pretty that looks, warm and inviting! The soup looks so good! It is one of my favorites!
    Thanks so much for linking to Let's Dish!

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  28. Hi Kitty! Thank you for sharing your tomato soup at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. You will be one of the features tomorrow. So, pop on in and grab a feature button located on my sidebar. See you tomorrow! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  29. I see this specific blog is over a year old, but I just found it while looking for this recipe. I had at Tupelo Honey this afternoon, and I thought it was better than any I had made myself. I will be making it this week. Thanks

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  30. Thanks for telling me about this recipe. I love the Tupelo Honey Café’s pimento cheese, so there’s no reason I wouldn’t like the soup is well. It looks easy and sounds delicious. I also love your bowls, but then I am a big fan of Maxcera dinnerware. Great post! Now, to find the cookbook. I think I will have to have that too!

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