Four-Way Tomato Soup

This is nothing like the canned tomato soup you had as a child. Four kinds of tomatoes-fresh, sun-dried, crushed, and paste-contribute to the layers of flavor. Fresh yellow tomatoes are added at the end for contrast, but red tomatoes may be used if yellow are unavailable. For added flavor, substitute fire-roasted tomatoes for all or part of the diced plum tomatoes. Some roasted red pepper makes a good addition as well.

If adding the optional nondairy milk, choose one that is soy-fre