I originally posted this creamy tomato soup recipe with photos that made it look like a pink hot mess. I’m excited to day be sharing better photos, that acutally make this soup look as good as it is. AND IT IS GOOD!!
Last week I made this YUMMY tomato soup. It was easy and so delicious. I adapted the recipe from
More of America’s Most Wanted Recipes
I made it a lighter version
You will need:
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1/2 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
two 15 oz can peeled whole tomatoes, crushed with juice
1. in a stockpot, heat the oil and saute the onion, stirring so the onions don’t brown. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly until the paste is smooth. 1 or 2 minutes.
2. Gradually add the milk , then all the seasonings. (except the baking soda) Simmer until it thickens
3. Stir the baking soda into the tomatoes and add to the soup. Simmer for a couple of minutes to let the flavors blend. Remove the bay leaf, and puree the soup in a blender ( I had to to only half at a time). Reheat and serve warm.
this is what it looks like pre-blended… pretty milky… you need to puree it to bring out the tomato flavor and color.
Even my boys loved it!!!
DIG IN!!!
Here are a few of my other favorite soup recipes to warm your soul
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says
Thank you so much for hosting! It is difficult to take photos in the evening, isn’t it? I bought a Canon Speedlite flash that can rotate and bounce off walls to help. We have a lot of gray days here in the Pacific Northwest, so the flash has been really helpful. Have a good night!
Tessa Domestic Diva says
Thank you for highlighting my root vegetable soup!
Michelle says
I wish I knew how to get good shots! My cooking is done after work and it’s dark out. The light box my husband built helps a little, but nothing beats natural light.
Thank you for the party and happy (almost) 3 years!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Thank you so much for the fun party! I have the same problem with dinner food that I want to photograph. I usually save leftovers and take pictures the next day.
Tieghan says
Thanks so much for featuring my Italian Spinach and Crepe Manicotti! So glad you like it. Thanks for the party!
With A Blast says
Thanks for hosting, Emily ! And congrats on the 3 years 🙂
Bonnie Brewer says
Thanks for hosting. I’m hosting my very first link party and you’re welcome to join in and link up at http://thepinjunkie.blogspot.com/2013/01/friday-link-party.html
Winnie says
Good Morning Emily
THANK YOU for featuring my Oreo Cream Cake – I’me very honored!! :):)
Winter or summer – I LOVE soup, especially tomato-soup
Have a great day and thank you for another great party
Ana Lopes says
Thanks for hosting your fun party,Emily!!!
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Monsterscircus says
Hi Emily thank you so much for hosting and your creamy soup recipe! Hope you’ll find the anserw according to the evening photos, I’ m sorry I can’t elp. Have a great week!
ITheeCook says
Thanks so much for the feature Emily! Thanks for hosting as well!
~Rina
Kate says
I’ve had the same problem with taking pictures at night, especially with it getting dark so early during the winter. I started using my husband’s painting lights. They were about $30, and they provide a lot of bright, indirect light. Then, I use Picassa (it’s free) to adjust the warmth of the light. I’ve also seen suggestions about using a light box. I think you can buy a popup version, but I’ve also seen tutorials on making your own. Good luck!! =)
KT says
Thanks for the feature and for hosting! Hope cloth diapering interests people – it is a blast!
Ana@carpe_diem says
Hi Emily!
Thank you for hosting!
I am happy to be here again. I am linking my favorite Valentine Day crafts.
Have a nice day!
Laura @ The Salty Kitchen says
Thank you so much for hosting! Have a great week, and I simply cannot wait to try your soup – it looks fabulous!
June Caedmon says
I have the same [photo] problem, Emily. A photo light box, good tutorials can be found all over blogland, is a good option. Unfortunately, in my little cottage space is at a premium! I purchased a white foam core board from the craft store and use that a lot. It helps reflect the light back on my “subject”. Thanks for hosting – love your blog!
Sherry K-Jazzy Gourmet says
Thanks so much for hosting and featuring my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Profiteroles. I am so thrilled!
Sherry K-Jazzy Gourmet
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Thanks for hosting!
angsays says
Thanks for hosting! Your recipe looks super delicious and reminds me of my tomato bisque, so good! It uses more tomatoes, less milk and essentially the same spices.
Angela
Heidi says
Thank you so much for hosting! It’s my first time sharing 🙂 Oh and I totally have the same problem taking pictures of my dinners. At least when summer comes around I have dinner time light 🙂