Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese CroutonsIngredients:
For the Soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 2 (14.
5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and black pepper to tasteFor the Grilled Cheese Croutons:
4 slices white bread 4 slices cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter, softenedInstructions:
For the Soup:
1.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4.
Stir in the vegetable broth and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
6.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
For the Grilled Cheese Croutons:
1.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2.
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3.
Place 2 slices of cheese on 2 slices of bread, buttered side down.
Top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, buttered side up.
4.
Grill the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
5.
Cut the sandwiches into cubes.
To Serve:
Pour the creamy tomato soup into bowls and top with the grilled cheese croutons.
Enjoy!

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