Easy Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons

Easy Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons

Easy Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Relive your childhood with this easy tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons. A warm and hearty soup and don't worry you can still dip your sandwiches. Recipe compliments of Barefoot Contessa.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsps Olive oil
  • 3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic, 3 cloves
  • 4 cups chicken stock, (I use low sodium)
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed, tomatoes
  • 1 large pinch saffron threads
  • kosher salt freshly ground pepper , to taste
  • 1/2 cup orzo
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices slices country white bread , we used whole wheat
  • 2 tbps butter, melted
  • 4 oz Gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer, and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered top.
  4. For Grilled cheese croutons:
  5. Heat a panini grill or just a skillet Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
  6. Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 581Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 58mgSodium 852mgCarbohydrates 66gFiber 9gSugar 16gProtein 22g

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