T Tuesday: totally tomato edition

Today was my first day back to work but I’m not here to talk about that…I’m talkin’ tomatoes. I have an abundance between the CSA box and my own plants.

This was one morning’s harvest. Crazy right!?! Especially since I really don’t have that big of space.

I saw a recipe from our CSA farm that was called September soup which as a roasted tomato soup. I decided to do my own take on the soup with the fresh produce I had on hand.

I used several kinds of tomatoes including cherry size, sweet peppers, garlic, onion and one very hot jalapeno. I seasoned with oil, salt and pepper. I roasted the tray for about an hour I think. I actually had to stop and start partway through for some reason I can’t even remember now…

I dumped the tray of veggies into a stock pot and covered with water. I cooked it down for another 45 mins or so. Then I took my immersion blender and pureed the whole works.

I ended up with a quart and a half of some really rich tomato soup. Its a little on the spicy side so I’ll likely mix some milk or cream into it when I heat it for soup. I’m just going to freeze the soup.

Or maybe I’ll sample it as Bloody Mary mix…

That was a yummy taste test this weekend! It needed to be thinned out some but good flavor. Here in the Midwest (at least in Minnesota and Wisconsin) a “snit” or beer chaser is always served with a Bloody Mary. Is that a thing where you live?

What are you doing today?
14 Thoughts on T Tuesday: totally tomato edition
    Erika N
    30 Aug 2021
    7:57pm

    Your variety of tomatoes is amazing Halle. I’ve been picking lots too. It is crazy, isn’t it? And I like your tomato soup variety. I bet it will taste delicious. And I’m not a bloody Mary person, but what a good idea for a way to use tomatoes, and drink your produce. I hope you have a great start to the school year, and happy T day too.

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    31 Aug 2021
    12:05am

    This really IS all about tomatoes. Wow. You sure cooked those down to soup. I am super impressed you made it using what you had on hand.

    I’ve never had a Bloody Mary, so I have no idea what a snit is. It sure looks good, though, except the beer needs to be a stout (grin). Thanks for sharing your incredible tomato harvest and Bloody Mary with us for T this Tuesday, dear friend. Did J get off to college?

    Divers and Sundry
    1 Sep 2021
    11:43am

    Great yield on your tomato crop. They demonstrate your green thumb. It’s wonderful you know how to preserve the fruits of your labors so you can remember those summer tomatoes during the cold days of winter.

    CJ
    31 Aug 2021
    9:01pm

    Wow on the tomatoes. That haul would turn Himself’s eyes green. He was watching a tomato, waiting for it to get to the perfect ripeness to pick it. It looked beautiful, but the chipmunk had taken a big bite out of the back! Glad your harvest went better. Happy T Day

    KAREN
    31 Aug 2021
    7:12pm

    I’m not a bloody mary fan, but I liked the sound of cream added to the tomato soup :) Just seeing all those ripe tomato’s is a beautiful site! Enjoy ~

    Sharon Madson
    31 Aug 2021
    8:10pm

    The soup sounds great! What a great thing to do with your one day harvest. Happy t day!

    Iris Flavia
    31 Aug 2021
    5:55am

    Hmmmm. Looks much better than my beetroot-soup!
    And I just had a very unhealthy baguette from the supermarket. At least a yummy bear, have a nice T-Day!

    Lisca Meijer
    31 Aug 2021
    9:26am

    Wow! What a great tomato harvest! The tomato soup looks yummy and I’m sure it made a perfect Bloody Mary. I’ll join you if there is any left…
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

    Nicole/DVArtist
    31 Aug 2021
    10:16am

    Ohhh wow what a great tomato soup. I have lots of toms too and now I know what I will do with them. Thanks for the idea. Ohhhh beer anytime. Have a great day.

    Jo - Let's Art Journal
    31 Aug 2021
    1:32pm

    Wow, so much homegrown goodness 😀. I bet that bloody Mary tasted amazing – Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

    Carola
    31 Aug 2021
    3:38pm

    Wow, what a variety of tomatoes! That first photo is purely delicious. Tomatoes at this time are the most delicious I think. Adding some milk or cream to the soup sounds good, it will lower the spice a bit. Happy T day!

    Kate Yetter
    31 Aug 2021
    4:07pm

    Your soup looks and sounds delicious! Your garden has been very productive. I love all the colors.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

    eotc
    31 Aug 2021
    4:08pm

    Wow your tomatoes are amazing! You must be getting really good weather for them to grow like that, and so many varieties. Happy T Day Elle

    Spyder
    2 Sep 2021
    9:29am

    Fabulous! Last year we made chutney with our tomatoes and also soup, but this year they are all ribening so quickly we are just eatting them off the plant. Yum! Happy Late T day!
    ((Lyn))

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