Creamy Tomato Soup Shooters with Grilled Cheese Croutons

A comforting and playful tomato soup served in shooter glasses, topped with crispy grilled cheese croutons. Perfect as a starter to complement heartier dishes.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.01/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Dessert•Soup•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Italian•American

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

28ozCanned crushed tomatoes(Good quality canned tomatoes are key!)

£1.20

2cupsVegetable broth(Low sodium is preferred)

£0.60

0.5cupHeavy cream(Can substitute with coconut cream for a vegan option)

£0.75

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

0.5mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.20

1teaspoonDried basil

£0.05

0.5teaspoonDried oregano

£0.03

1teaspoonSugar(To balance acidity)

£0.01

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack pepper

2slicesBread(White or your favorite bread)

£0.25

2tablespoonsButter(Softened, for grilling)

£0.30

2slicesCheddar cheese(Or your favorite cheese)

£0.50

Total Cost

£4.04

£1.01 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in a little olive oil (if desired) over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
While the soup simmers, prepare the grilled cheese croutons: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Top with cheddar cheese and the other slice of bread, butter-side up.
4.
Grill until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.
5.
Once the soup has simmered, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender (in batches if necessary) and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
6.
Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning as needed.
7.
Cut the grilled cheese into small cubes to create croutons.
8.
Pour the tomato soup into shooter glasses or small bowls. Top with grilled cheese croutons and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

36g

14% of RDA

Fat

33g

47% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

18 g

20% of RDA

Sodium

1100 mg

48% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19 g

95% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, roast the tomatoes in the oven before making the soup.

Garnish with a swirl of cream or a sprinkle of fresh basil for extra visual appeal.

If you don't have shooter glasses, serve the soup in small bowls or mugs.

For an added kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup while simmering.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Skillet or Griddle

Blender or Immersion Blender

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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6 servings

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