Farewell to Tomato Season: Spanish-Style Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup and Panini Pairing (includes complimentary surprise dessert)

This week’s soup meal celebrates the last flush of tomato season, when late-summer tomatoes are at their peak — sun-warmed, deeply sweet, and perfect for savoring before the season ends. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Spain, it is a comforting, vegetarian experience that brings warmth, depth, and color to the table.

At the heart of the meal is Spanish-Style Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup — a silky blend of slow-roasted tomatoes and sweet red peppers, simmered in homemade vegetable stock and enhanced with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of smoked paprika for a warm, smoky Spanish flair. A touch of red wine vinegar adds brightness and balance, while the natural sweetness of the vegetables shines through. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, this soup nourishes as it delights.

Accompanying the soup is a Classic Grilled Cheese Panini, pressed between rustic sourdough slices. Golden and crisp on the outside, the bread gives way to gooey, melted cheddar inside — a comforting, familiar pairing that lets the smoky tomato soup shine. For those who’d like something a little different, you may request a Spanish-Inspired Manchego & Olive Tapenade Panini, where nutty Manchego meets briny black olive tapenade for a bold, savory bite. Everyone will receive the classic grilled cheese panini unless the Spanish-inspired option is requested.

Where possible, this meal features mostly organic ingredients, from the late-summer tomatoes and red peppers to the leafy greens and olives, ensuring each bite is fresh, wholesome, and deeply flavorful. The combination of smoky, sweet, and savory notes offers a delicious farewell to tomato season while celebrating seasonal, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

I can’t wait to cook this for you!