"slow-roasted tomatoes" news and stories

Tomato soup -- whether homemade or from a can -- is one of those classic dishes most of us have fond memories of. Whether staying home from school sick or after a long day playing in the snow, many would argue a spoonful of thick tomato soup is just about as soothing as it gets.

This recipe from "In Jennie's Kitchen" uses slow-roasted tomatoes -- resulting in an intensely tomato-flavored soup even in the off-season. A spot of cream gives a hint of orange to this utterly satisfying soup for a frosty February day.

Here, the cook riffs on the traditional grilled-cheese pairing with bite-sized, homemade Parmesan croutons. She scattered them on top, but we're betting you won't be able to resist the urge to pop them in your mouth before the soup's ready.

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I now know what I need to hunt down this weekend -- lots and lots of cherry tomatoes.

Deb from Smitten Kitchen, a woman after my own heart, has just posted a sweet ode to the wonders of the tomato. Better yet, she has shared a great way to use up those small, sweet cherry suckers -- slow roast them. There's just a little bit of prep, a few hours for roasting, and then a bunch of little, roasted tomatoes to eat up. Don't they look delicious?

Just think -- small nibblets for snacking, a wonderful topping to pasta, a great addition to a sandwich, or even a nice twist on classic bruschetta on toast.

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