Cream of Tomato Soup

This is the tomato soup recipe that I turn to over and over again for a "comfort food" meal. The recipe calls for the addition of a quarter tsp. of baking soda and that seems to effectively counter the acidity of the tomatoes which can pose digestive problems for some people. I generally use a cup of half n' half rather than the half cup of heavy cream the recipe calls for as I prefer a lighter feel to the soup. It's a great companion dish for grilled cheese sandwiches.

Recipe also offers a nifty variation -- cream of green tomato soup.