My relationship with tomato soup
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
United States
September 15, 2017 4:48pm CST
Do you like tomato soup?
I have never been a huge fan of the orange-y red broth known as tomato soup.
Sometimes we eat it with hot dogs cut up in it, and sometimes with a grilled cheese sandwich. Other times it gets added to macaroni and hamburger for a hotdish.
One restaurant in the area serves a tomato dumpling soup. It sounds so good, doesn't it? But each time my mom and I have tried it we are disappointed by it's garlic Italian flavor.
However - this year - while canning my mom found a recipe from an old family friend. This lady took care of my dad when he was little and has a wealth of old/pioneer recipes. It was for home canned tomato soup.
So I said why not? Let's try it.
Oh my goodness. I love it! There is nothing like real deal home canned tomato soup.
We've made 2 batches so far.
I think I will plant more tomatoes next year just to have more of it on hand.
What are your feelings on tomato soup?
Photo: Pixabay
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21 responses
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Thanks - so true - world of difference
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
@FayeHazel I don't know what are their names,
i know just by looking at it though we have this "native" juicier and best for sauteeing and we have those that are being used for making a paste--bigger but has a thicker meat ;/
i know just by looking at it though we have this "native" juicier and best for sauteeing and we have those that are being used for making a paste--bigger but has a thicker meat ;/1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@Lucky15 It's interesting how different tomato types give different tomatoes - some better for juice, some better sauce/canning....
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
So true. As for tomato variety? I like a variety called "Roma" myself. Easy to work with
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Sep 17
I love tomato soup, especially with toast which I dip into the soup. Your homemade soup sounds really good.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Sep 17
@FayeHazel Yes butter that thick toast and dip away delicious.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
18 Sep 17
@fishtiger58 A great idea. Oh- tried the soup with dumplings last night - very tasty!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Ah that's the second time I have heard the toast idea.... I should try with a nice thick toast
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Oh! Exciting to try a new food. Let me know what you think if you try it.
@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
16 Sep 17
I love tomato soup.Its very delicious. I can have more than a bowl along with toasted bread, it's really an awesome combination .Hot tomato soup with toasted bread.
Especially during winters they are just awesome . It's the only soup we would like to have more and more without getting bored of having it.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Oh so true, I didn't like that as a kid, but as an adult, there is something to letting the soup soak into a piece of bread
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Sep 17
I really do not like tomato soup at all, I never have. It's just not for me. I'm glad you found a recipe of it that you like though! =)
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Usually that is my feeling, too :-)
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
16 Sep 17
I don't like the taste of tomatoes. I like chicken soup
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@JudyEv (340032)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Sep 17
@FayeHazel They should do a huge promotion on 'burned tomato soup'.
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Very true there too. I notice some of the cheap brands have a "burned" flavor. Ha!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Sep 17
I too like it with grilled cheese sandwich.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Oh fun! What's your favorite thing to eat with it?
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@fly802 Yum! I hope you get to have some
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@fly802 (1383)
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17 Sep 17
@FayeHazel I would like to have french fries or hot dog with it.Feeling to have it now.
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@LifeHappens (27)
• United States
15 Sep 17
I say put the recipe on here so we can all taste it! I'm not a big fan of tomato soup either, unless it's got something else in it, like cheese. I cook with it more often than eat it. If it's cold outside or I'm a little hungry, I may have a bowl, but always with cheese.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Ah I would love to share - however I think it is against the rules to post recipes on MyLot :/
@snowy22315 (180770)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@FayeHazel With grilled cheese! I love it!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
What's your favorite way to have it?
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@TheInvisibleMan (17597)
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16 Sep 17
Well... It wouldn't be on my favorite soup list, but I kinda like it.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Sep 17
"sort of like" - usually my feelings on it, too
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@peachpurple (13962)
• Malaysia
18 Sep 17
I never had it but i love raw tomatoes
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@Snakeaster1996 (13)
• United States
18 Sep 17
I like tomato soup on its own in a cup on those cold days after being outside fishing, or when I am camping by the fire tastes great. Can not stand any other soup from the can or if I want homemade soup in the winter, its my grandmother's recipe is Borscht made with beets,beef broth, onions,parsnips,celery stalks,carrots, salt and pepper
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
19 Sep 17
Oh that sounds good, that borscht. I've heard the name, but I thought it was a meat product not a soup, it sounds really good though
