Creamy Tomato Soup

Tommie's all-time favorite dish: Creamy Tomato Soup. Despite the name, this soup does not have any dairy, just a whole lotta tastiness. I often make this as a starter when I have company over, and every time guests love it.

It's not the simplest of all recipes -- you have to roast some tomatoes, saute some leeks, and then step by step add in the layers of flavors, but it is worth the time.

One tip: for all the soup recipes that call for a blender, I use an immersion blender instead. You hold it in the pot, and it purees the soup right there. Saves time cooking and cleaning, and you can make quick smoothies with it too.

Tommie was literally depressed that he was full after two servings; we, therefore, are in agreement that Jack Bishop's Creamy Tomato Soup deserves the full 5 stars.