Life Changing Marshmellow Soup

According to Campbells ®, tomato soup is in the top three best selling soups in America. In Spain, Gazpacho, a cold, tomato-based soup is often served at every gathering. Poland also favors tomato flavored soups, according to Wikipedia, sadly, my taste buds never quite developed a fondness for soup with tomatoes of any kind. For me, tomatoes are best in salsa and ketchup, constricting tomatoes to the “garnish” category.

One of my best friends loves tomato soup and orders it whenever offered on the menu, I have tasted probably about 30 different variations on tomato soup with her and never really enjoyed it... until now. The soup I am referring to comes from a restaurant called “Rise No. 1” off Lovers in Dallas. This soup changed my life, literally. On the menu it is referred to as “Marshmellow soup”, no, it does not contain any marshmellows whatsoever. Why is it called that? I’m glad you asked. The “marshmellow” part refers to these mini Gruyere cheese souffles which adorn the top, deceiving the mind and dazzling the taste buds. Not only do these souffles look exactly like their sugary namesake, but the consistency is remarkably identical; both fluffy, soft, white and need I elaborate, unbelieveably delicious. Eating a spoonful of this soup will make you forget that it is tomato, the flavors transport you to another place entirely-- a place where the worst imaginable scenario is running out of this creamy delicacy. Famous for the French souffles of every type, “Rise No. 1” boasts a unique experience, from the atmosphere to the staff, my meal was memorable to say the least. I say with confidence that I will be returning, if for nothing but a bowl of this incredible soup.