Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese BitesIngredients:
For the Soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.
5-ounce) can vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to tasteFor the Grilled Cheese Bites:
1 loaf (1 pound) white bread, sliced thin 1/2 pound sliced cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter, softenedInstructions:
For the Soup:
1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and salt and pepper.
4.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tomatoes have softened.
5.
Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
6.
Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasonings to taste.
For the Grilled Cheese Bites:
1.
Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
2.
Layer cheddar cheese slices on half the bread slices.
3.
Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down.
4.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
5.
Grill grilled cheese sandwiches in batches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6.
Cut grilled cheese sandwiches into bite-sized pieces.
To Serve:
1.
Ladle creamy tomato soup into bowls.
2.
Top with grilled cheese bites.
3.
Enjoy!

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