Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe With Grilled Cheese Croutons (30 Minutes) by Chef Gigi

I don't know about you, but I love soup and sandwich night. Creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese is a classic combination. But turn that grilled cheese into croutons, and you've made tomato soup magic.

To make this nutritious recipe you will need the following ingredients for the soup: olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, fresh oregano, fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic, canned chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream and fresh basil leaves. For the grilled cheese croutons you will need bread, butter and cheddar cheese. This recipe is on the table in about 30 minutes!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped in 1/2- inch pieces
• 1 - 2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 56 ounces (2 big cans) peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, plain Greek yogurt or your favorite nut milk
• 10 - 12 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Grilled Cheese Croutons

• 8 slices bread, crusts removed
• 8 - 12 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Helpful Products

• Soup Pot
• Ladle
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Soup Bowls
• Skillet
• Can Opener
• Immersion Blender
• Blender
• Grater
• Airtight Containers
• Pizza Cutter

Recipe Notes

• You could use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

• Use whatever cheese you enjoy making grilled cheese sandwiches.

• A pizza cutter is an easy way to cut the sandwich into croutons.

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a heavy stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrots. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until onions are beginning to turn golden brown and caramelized.
2. Add the garlic, oregano and parsley. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the chicken stock. Bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered, for 12 -15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add fresh basil.
4. Puree soup with an immersion blender or carefully in a regular blender. Return to pot. Add cream and more salt and pepper, if needed. Heat through (do not boil).
5. While soup is cooking, make grilled cheese with bread, butter and cheese. Cut into "croutons." Serve soup piping hot garnished with grilled cheese croutons.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 695

Total Fat: 51g

Saturated Fat: 28.1g

Cholesterol: 120mg

Sodium: 1100mg

Total Carbohydrate: 38.5g

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g

Total Sugars: 8.6g

Protein: 22.3g

Vitamin D: 7mcg

Calcium: 563mg

Iron: 4mg

Potassium: 376mg

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