The recipe is ridiculously easy and ridiculously good. Best part: the freshness of the tomato soup combined with the garnish of cooled cherry tomato/parmesan croutons. Can't image what this will taste like with summer tomatoes. It's already on the favorites list! Note: Only alteration to the recipe was using chicken or vegetable stock instead of water (flavor vs no flavor).
Love this recipe––fresh, spicy, delicious! We made a couple of changes: fresh tomatillos, about 1 cup diced, instead of canned, and chicken thighs instead of pork. Grilling the thighs and adding them at the end is best. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Since winter is refusing to leave this year, this is on my list of dishes to make this week. Love the fact that the broth is made from pureed beans and veges, and the soup is finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
What makes this soup so good––and unique––is the garnish of sauteed scallions and poppy seeds. It's a great first course that can be made ahead, with garnish done just before serving.
This recipe is simple, easy to prepare, and every bit as delicious as more complicated versions. Bottled clam juice works well for the stock. Crusty bread is essential.