Lady Florida. Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I followed a friend's recipe for tomato-basil soup and we didn't care for it. The recipe is basically Pomi strained tomatoes, onions and garlic, some seasonings, a sweetener to cut the acidity, cream, and basil. The tomato flavor is just too strong. There's quite a bit left so I hate to waste it. I was thinking of diluting it with some broth. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Maybe add in some rice/pasta? The broth would help. It might also mellow a bit after sitting in the fridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Maybe add in some rice/pasta? The broth would help. It might also mellow a bit after sitting in the fridge. I haven't tasted it yet today - made it last night. I should check and see what it's like after being in the fridge overnight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Maybe sauté a bunch of other vegetables (green beans, carrots, celery, zucchini) in olive oil and then using the tomato soup to form the broth of that. Kind of making it a vegetable soup. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'd add a tiny bit of sugar and taste it, then dilute with more cream or even milk if it still seems too strong. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'd add more cream or milk to tone down the tomato.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 More cream or half and half. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Sour cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Some chicken stock, a little more milk, a splash of cooking sherry. If it's too acidic then a bit more sugar. Maybe more basil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 More cream came to mind. Can't have too much cream really. :laugh: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 or bacon...everything is better with bacon 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 More cream came to mind. Can't have too much cream really. :laugh: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 or bacon...everything is better with bacon Well this is certainly true. And cheese...cheese and bacon are good friends. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 maybe some grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Sherry or white wine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Red capsicum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) It's simmering on the stove now. I tasted it and it's still fairly strong, though it has mellowed a bit. I added some chicken stock, more cream, more sugar, and some dried basil. I decimated my basil plant for this soup, so adding more fresh basil is out of the question unless I go out and buy some. Will let you all know the final verdict. :) Edited February 17, 2017 by Lady Florida. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 maybe some grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches We had grilled cheese sandwiches with it last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 My tinkering did the trick. I had both dh and ds taste it and both agreed it's much better now. We're going to have ham and cheese panini with it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I'd thin it out with a little clam juice or white wine and add some seafood (shrimp, scallops, chunks of fish). Get some crusty bread to dip in it, green salad....ok now I'm really hungry. ETA I read through and see you tweaked it. Sounds like it turned out delicious! Edited February 17, 2017 by Seasider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My tinkering did the trick. I had both dh and ds taste it and both agreed it's much better now. We're going to have ham and cheese panini with it.Sounds great. I always add chicken broth to my tomato soup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My tomato soup recipe include a 1/4 tsp baking soda. It really gets rid of a lot of the acidity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My tomato soup recipe include a 1/4 tsp baking soda. It really gets rid of a lot of the acidity. Do you have to cookbit a while, or could I use that with my favorite canned soup (dash of baking soda)? I really almost can't eat tomato soup anymore, but I love it and miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upennmama Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I would make it into a base for veggie/beef soup. I would braise beef, add sauteed veggies, and simmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Do you have to cookbit a while, or could I use that with my favorite canned soup (dash of baking soda)? I really almost can't eat tomato soup anymore, but I love it and miss it! It's King Arthur Flour blog's recipe. I don't usually like tomato soup but this one is really good and easy. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-soup-recipe But the baking soda is added at the end, so I imagine you could just add it to your favorite soup. It bubbles like a weak volcano expirement and everything! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Cream Cheese! A little cream cheese melted into tomato soup is the bomb but I don't know how it would be after you added all the other stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Vegetable broth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Add some broth. Veggie or chicken. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJRounce Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Sherry or white wine If you drink the sherry or white wine first you may not even notice you don't like the soup 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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