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Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers

Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers brings simple, smoky flavor without making dinner complicated. Keep an eye on heat so the outside browns before it gets bossy.

Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers recipe
Prep10
Cook25
Total35
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup light cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1

Instructions

  1. In a pot, heat olive oil; sauté onion until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in cream and heat through. Blend if desired until smooth.
  4. For dippers, butter bread lightly; place cheese between slices; cook in skillet over medium heat until golden and cheese melts. Cut into strips.
  5. Serve soup hot with grilled cheese strips for dipping.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for slight heat. | Substitute Greek yogurt for cream to reduce fat. | Serve with cucumber slices or a simple side salad.

Equipment

Soup pot • Blender (optional) • Skillet