So it’s been raining here…a lot…for over a week straight. We definitely need it since California has been in a drought for several years now, and, as long as I don’t have to get out in it, I love the rain…but we’ve had a lot lately. If you like skiing this is the year to head to Tahoe! Anyhow, the only thing I can think of in this weather is comfort food, and more specifically – soup. I love soup, pretty much any kind of soup as long as it’s warm and hugs you like a big blanket. And in this weather that’s exactly what we need. But what kind of soup? There are so many choices!
Also, because of the weather, my husband and I got to reminiscing about our trip to Iceland this past summer. Side note: GO to there! Right now there are super cheap flights from the US…granted, once you get there things aren’t so cheap but, hey, you’re in Iceland so at least you get to look at one-of-a-kind sights while you’re doling out the cash. One of these experiences that will stay with us forever is the Tomato Soup we had at Fridheimar Farm.
I read about the place in a blog before we went and told the hubby we had to make a stop and boy am I glad we did! It’s tucked away off the main road and when you finally get to the clearing it’s one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. As usual, the photos don’t do it justice.
They have a teeny tiny restaurant area and they were all booked for the day but we were able to get some of their world-famous homemade tomato soup to go…in to-go cups, like coffee, which is also how I like to drink eat my soup. After we walked around a little and learned about their sustainably, organ
ically grown tomatoes that are pollenated by the biggest bumble bees I’ve ever seen specially flown in from Holland!…we got our to-go cups of heaven and set back out into the wilds of Iceland. This soup was so simple and so delicious…my husband said he’s been ruined for all time and that nothing will ever compare to that soup…and he’s not wrong. So, in honor of that soup, I decided to whip up my version with this tasty Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup. Hope you enjoy!