Chunky Tomato Soup with Spicy Cheddar Multigrain Croutons
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ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups Tuttorosso San Marzano Style Chopped Tomatoes with Sea Salt
- 3 cups Tuttorosso San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- fresh basil, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups milk, or non-dairy milk alternative
- 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread, cubed
- crushed red pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Method
Step 1
Heat oven to 350F.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saute for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add in chopped and crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat, take off the lid and blend slowly for 1 minute using a hand mixer or immersion blender. Add milk and blend slowly for an additional minute.
Step 5
Return to heat on low, cover and cook for 20 more minutes.
Step 6
While soup cooks, cut bread slices into small cubes. Combine bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Add more oil if needed to ensure the bread is fully seasoned. Spread coated cubes evenly across a baking sheet and bake in heated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 7
Once soup is finished, spoon into bowl and top with toasted croutons. Enjoy!