I picked up a copy of Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and discovered a recipe for Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. I had made many tomato soups, usually using canned tomatoes, not fresh.

Ina Garten has amassed hundreds of recipes and ... cutting grilled cheese sandwiches into croutons to top a bowl of tomato soup. Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a classic duo that's been served ...