Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

A comforting and flavorful tomato soup elevated with creamy texture and delicious grilled cheese croutons for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

232 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.09/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1tbspolive oil

£0.15

1onion, chopped

£0.30

2cloves garlic, minced

£0.10

2cans crushed tomatoes(28 ounce)

£1.20

4cupsvegetable broth

£0.50

1tspdried oregano

£0.05

0.5tspdried basil

£0.03

0.3tspred pepper flakes(optional)

£0.02

0.5cupheavy cream

£0.40

Salt and pepper to taste

£0.01

4slices bread

£0.40

4slices cheddar cheese

£1.00

2tbspbutter, softened

£0.20

Total Cost

£4.36

£1.09 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
4.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.
Remove from heat and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender (in batches) and blend until smooth.
6.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through gently, but do not boil.
7.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the grilled cheese croutons. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
8.
Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a frying pan or on a griddle over medium heat.
9.
Top each slice with two slices of cheddar cheese and then top with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up.
10.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
11.
Cut each grilled cheese sandwich into small cubes to make croutons.
12.
Serve the creamy tomato soup hot, garnished with grilled cheese croutons.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (276g)

232 kcal / 970 kJ

Carbs

13g

5% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

513 mg

22% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, roast the tomatoes before making the soup. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes.

You can use other types of cheese for the grilled cheese croutons, such as mozzarella, Gruyere, or provolone.

Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to each serving of soup for extra creaminess.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves or a swirl of pesto for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Blender or Immersion blender

Frying pan or griddle

Knife

Cutting board

Wine Pairings

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