This soup often starts with whatever cherry tomatoes I have left at the end of the week. When they go into the oven, they soften and keep their juices instead of drying out, which is why I like using them for soup. They come out sweet, concentrated, and full of flavor, without needing much else. I usually make this on an ordinary evening, when dinner needs to be simple and comforting. A tray in the oven, a pot on the stove, and something warm on the table not long after. It f

This is the kind of soup I make when the weather turns cold and I want something simple and comforting. Tomato soup doesn’t need much to be good. A handful of ingredients, one pot, and a quiet simmer is usually enough. I like this version because it’s quick, smooth, and familiar. It works just as well for lunch as it does for a light dinner, especially when there’s bread or a grilled cheese on the side. The melted mozzarella on top isn’t traditional, but it makes the bowl fee