SAN ANTONIO – There’s nothing like a hot bowl of tomato soup on a chilly day. Check out this recipe with a French twist by The Culinary Cottage. Good knife skills are important—be sure to cut onions and carrots into a small dice so they will cook quickly. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and drizzle evenly with ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil. AdIn a large soup pot, heat a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.