Cream of Tomato Soup with Souffléed Cheese Toasts

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Cream of Tomato Soup with Souffléed Cheese Toasts
45 min.
6
248kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your culinary repertoire with a classic comfort dish that feels both indulgent and wholesome: Cream of Tomato Soup with Souffléed Cheese Toasts. This vegetarian delight is perfect for cozy dinners or as a delightful starter for entertaining guests. The rich flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and creamy milk weave together to create a velvety soup that warms the soul.

In just 45 minutes, you can serve up this beautiful dish, combining a smooth and tangy tomato base with a touch of spice from cayenne and a hint of aromatic cloves. The accompanying souffléed cheese toasts elevate the experience, providing a crunchy contrast with a sumptuous cheesy center that perfectly complements the soup.

With each spoonful, you’ll be greeted by the satisfying flavors of sharp Cheddar cheese melded with mustard and scallions, making every bite a memorable one. Ideal for a family meal or a casual gathering, this recipe not only nourishes but also brings a smile to the table. Dive into a bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup and savor the homely comfort that it offers, inviting warmth and conversation to your dining experience.

Ingredients

  • pinch baking soda 
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter 
  • pinch ground pepper 
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 1.5 teaspoons basil dried crumbled
  •  egg whites separated
  • tablespoons flour 
  • pinch ground cloves 
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • small onion chopped
  • teaspoon spring onion minced
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • servings tomato paste 
  • 30 ounce tomatoes diced canned
  • 2.5 cups vegetable stock 
  • slices sandwich bread lightly toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, celery, basil, and cloves; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, then add the tomatoes, baking soda, and stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
  3. Let cool briefly, then puree in a blender until smooth
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Return the soup to the pot, add the milk, and season with salt. If the soup is too thick, thin it with additional milk or stock. If the tomato flavor isn't as rich as you'd like (if the tomatoes were packed in water instead of puree), deepen it by stirring in a little tomato paste.
  5. For the toasts, combine the yolk, if you're using it, with the mustard and cayenne, then stir in the cheese.
  6. Whisk the white until it holds soft peaks and fold it into the mixture along with the scallion.
  7. Spread the mixture on the toasted bread and bake until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes, while you reheat the soup.
  8. Serve the soup piping hot, with a piece of cheese toast, cut in half on the diagonal, and fresh pepper ground into each bowl.
  9. From Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen by Deborah Madison. Copyright (c) 2006 by Deborah Madison. Published by Broadway Books.Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and The Savory Way, each earned the IACP's Julia Child Cookbook of the Year award. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone also received a James Beard Award, as did Local Flavors, her most recent book. She is also the author of the James Beard Award nominee This Can't Be Tofu! and The Greens Cookbook, which is now a classic. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Nutrition Facts

Calories248kcal
Protein16.06%
Fat49.49%
Carbs34.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.96
Glycemic Load
9.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.370869553607%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:247.76kcal
12.39%
Fat:13.96g
21.48%
Saturated Fat:7.93g
49.56%
Carbohydrates:21.87g
7.29%
Net Carbohydrates:19.61g
7.13%
Sugar:8.78g
9.76%
Cholesterol:38.69mg
12.9%
Sodium:1123.43mg
48.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.19g
20.39%
Calcium:299.14mg
29.91%
Phosphorus:204.51mg
20.45%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.43%
Selenium:12.81µg
18.3%
Vitamin C:14.35mg
17.39%
Vitamin A:836.85IU
16.74%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.4%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.37%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Potassium:441.11mg
12.6%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.26%
Folate:42.21µg
10.55%
Vitamin B3:2.1mg
10.48%
Vitamin K:10.43µg
9.93%
Magnesium:37.64mg
9.41%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.29%
Zinc:1.36mg
9.08%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
9.06%
Fiber:2.26g
9.04%
Copper:0.14mg
7.24%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.1%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.23%
Source:Epicurious