Red Tomato, The Glory of Summer

 

Nourishment for the soul, 

late in the afternoon, 

a cool breeze caresses while I

stand in the garden,

my toes wiggle in muddy silk, 

Sun-ray halos,

I bite into the fresh tomato,

juice runs

 down my chin, down my neck, between my breasts…

Summertime.

 

XXX

 

 

Tomato Soup

Saute two yellow onions in olive oil, until their yellow turns golden.

Add some chopped celery let their leaves join the party.

A dash of salt,

and a couple of carrots washed but not naked.

Take the tomatoes in their tender red skin, slice them in half and add them to the soup pot.

Cover with water and a lid.

When you hear the soup talking, turn the volume down.

Let the ingredients share their story, let them slowly simmer.

A glass of white wine never hurt anyone, and fresh mint adds a dash of daring!

Blend, smooth and serve with a dollop of fresh cream.

Take a bowl, a spoon, a glass of white wine, the whole bottle if you are so inclined, a baguette and go outside, sit and eat on the garden step.

 



Comments

9 responses to “Red Tomato, The Glory of Summer”

  1. Summer beefsteak tomatoes and heirlooms are the best ever. Wish they could grow year round. 😉
    These look wonderful.

  2. My favorites are tomates ananas, yellow with a reddish tint, full flesh.
    I just posted some recipes for roasting tomatoes, too. So many tomatoes to squeeze into too few summer meals.
    I think we eat them twice a day in summer.

  3. As Mario Batali says “yum bang”!

  4. I love all you share. Big hugs and glorious wishes.
    Love Jeanne

  5. Heirlooms are ripening now…today I will gather and make a pot of this delicious soup..salad greens are excellent and it is cool enough to bake a baguette and have a sweet summer feast; another Corey recipe for the file and table.

  6. Yes please….I will bring the wine!!!
    Ali

  7. Teddy Witherspoon

    What’s the measurement for the tomatoes, please?

  8. Liana Munden

    Yum!

  9. Arnelle Sanford

    Corey, I like the “a glass of wine never hurt anyone.” My question: Do you DRINK the wine or put the glass of wine in with the tomato soup? LOL
    Arnelle S.
    Woodland, CA

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