But what happens if you take the sandwich out of the equation? On its own, tomato soup can be lackluster, almost there, but not quite good enough to satisfy the palate. Well, it doesn't have to be ...

While the green pesto takes it to the "next level" when it is incorporated into the recipe, this is something you can also simply add on top of your tomato soup when it is finished along with ...

I used fresh basil in my version, because I really like the flavor with tomato soup. You also can use fresh tomatoes; just use 10 cups, peeled and, preferably, seeded, with juice, in place of the ...