TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Soup & The History Of Soup

It’s well below freezing in much of the country today: a good day to focus on soup. Every culture makes soup. It’s easy, filling and nutritious, and can be inexpensive. In much of the world it’s eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. January is National Soup Month. Rather than fall back on your favorites today,…
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RECIPE: Homemade Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

From McCormick, here’s a lighter version of the classic combination of tomato soup with grilled cheese. Instead of a sandwich, the grilled cheese is miniaturized into a crisp crouton. A bowlful of the soup will warm you up on a chilly day, and the croutons will make you smile with delight. We had fresh basil…
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RECIPES: Sun Dried Tomato Soup & Cream Of Tomato Soup

Make tomato soup with sundried tomatoes. Photo courtesy Bella Sun Luci.   Winter tomatoes lack the deep flavor of summer tomatoes, but you can enhance that flavor with canned tomato purée or sundried tomatoes. This tomato soup recipe uses both. It’s both comfort food and holiday food, with vivid red and green colors. If you…
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