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voodoocheese May 2, 2008 08:31 AM

Best Tomato Soup

I'm having a serious craving for some really great tomato soup using roasted tomatoes, cream and any other fabulous things that would make it tasty. I'm sure I can make it myself- but that's not really the point is it?
Any recommendations? I'm in Cambridge/Somerville- but any suggestions are welcome!
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  1. greygarious May 29, 2008 11:31 AM

    Both the Cream of Tomato and the Roasted Red Pepper with Tomato soups from Trader Joe's are quite good. They are in shelf-stable 1-qt cartons. The Martha Stewart line at Costco includes a refrigerated Cream of Tomato Soup that is good, but costs about twice as much.
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       catsmeow May 3, 2008 04:56 AM

      Occasionally, the New England Soup Factory has a creamy Tomato Habanero with Havarti. Just enough heat to make it that more interesting.
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         macadamianut May 29, 2008 11:10 AM

        Have not yet tried the tomato habanero but today I had the yellow tomato and rice with basil. So good.
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         triple creme May 2, 2008 02:27 PM

        West Side Lounge had a wonderful smoky tomato soup in recent months, but I can't guarantee it's still on the menu.
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        1. trufflehound May 2, 2008 01:01 PM

          Carl's Pagoda
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             bakerboyz May 2, 2008 01:13 PM

            I cannot believe you said that! My parents would take me there and that soup was delicious!!!!!!!! In fact, everything we got there was delicious...great and fond memories! Thank you.
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              CocoDan May 3, 2008 07:41 AM

              Is Carl's still open?
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                 bakerboyz May 3, 2008 10:45 AM

                No, closed at least 10 years ago. It was my favorite in Chinatown.
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               SEG May 2, 2008 11:50 AM

              The tomato soup/grilled cheese combo is quite tasty at The (Garden in the) Cellar on Mass Ave.
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                 marilees May 2, 2008 06:13 PM

                My recommendation exactly :)
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                 smtucker May 2, 2008 08:38 AM

                I really enjoyed the tomato soup at Upstairs on the Square in the Monday Club Bar. Don't recall a roasted tomato flavor, but there was certainly plenty of cream. It is served as a first course with a grilled cheese sandwich for $12. I think it is enough food for a meal.
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                  heathermb May 2, 2008 08:41 AM

                  I was thinking the same thing - perfect for a day like today.

                  The tomato soup at Davio's is also quite good, but that's not Somerville/Cambridge.
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                    voodoocheese May 2, 2008 08:41 AM

                    Just took a peek at that menu- sounds great, and the desserts look incredibly tempting!
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