"We all know tomato soup just isn't tomato soup without grilled cheese. So here's a little "fancy" twist on a classic comfort food. Creamy, herby, tomato soup... topped with crispy grilled cheese croutons (plus more melted cheese, because duh.)"
Creamy tomato basil soup with grilled cheese croutons
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 1hr 10mins
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ingredients
- 5 tomatoes (I like on the vine tomatoes)
- 6 cloves smashed garlic
- 1 halved onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 slices of baguette (or your preferred bread)
- 1/2 cup grated fine cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated white cheddar
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400. Place tomatoes, garlic, and onion (peeled) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 2
Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, until onion is fork tender. (remove garlic if it begins to get too much color before the onion is done)
Step 3
Transfer that all to a blender, and puree until very smooth. (or as smooth as you'd like your soup)
Step 4
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil, melt butter and stir in tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until deep red.
Step 5
Carefully pour in tomato/onion puree.
Step 6
Cover, and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in heavy cream, and basil. Adjust seasoning as needed. Cover until ready to serve.
Step 8
Place baguette rounds on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Drizzle both sides with olive oil.
Step 9
Bake for 10 minutes, flipping once- until golden brown.
Step 10
Grate about one tablespoon of each cheese onto half of the rounds. Use the other half to top, making little "sandwiches"
Step 11
Pour soup into oven safe crock or mug when ready to serve, place 1-2 "sandwiches" ontop, and grate on remaining cheese.
Step 12
Broil on low for 3-5 minutes.