Looking for a warm and comforting dish on a chilly day? Look no further than this delicious and easy-to-make Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons! This classic soup is elevated with the addition of homemade croutons made with gooey grilled cheese sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices white bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the diced onion, celery, and carrot in a bit of olive oil until softened.2. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, basil, and oregano, and stir for another minute.3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth, and stir to combine.4. Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.5. Using an immersion blender or working in batches in a traditional blender, puree the soup until smooth.6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.7. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.8. Assemble the grilled cheese sandwiches by placing a slice of cheddar cheese between two slices of white bread. Butter the outsides of the bread.9. Grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.10. Cut the sandwiches into small cubes to make the croutons.11. Ladle the creamy tomato soup into bowls and top with the grilled cheese croutons.
This Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is sure to become a new favorite in your household. The rich and velvety soup is perfectly complemented by the crunch and cheesiness of the croutons. Serve it up on a chilly day for a cozy and comforting meal.
