SoupsMarch 31, 2014
Calories
240
Sodium
860mg
35% DV
Fat
8g
13% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
34g
11% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
Creamy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese croutons
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Perfect for a snowy Saturday at home but special enough for company, it’s the best thing to happen to soup since . . . sandwiches!
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2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
2 small celery stalks, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
796-mL can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 slices white bread
2 square slices cheddar cheese
1 large onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
2 small celery stalks, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
796-mL can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 slices white bread
2 square slices cheddar cheese
1. MELT 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft, 4 to 5 min. Add carrots, celery, pepper, tomato paste, lime juice, sugar, salt and cayenne. Season with fresh pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 min. Add broth and diced tomatoes and juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 min.
2. PURÉE in 2 batches in a blender until smooth. Return to saucepan set over low to keep warm.
3. SPREAD 2 tbsp butter on both sides of each bread slice. Heat a large frying pan over medium and lay 2 slices in pan. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, then remaining bread. Cook, flipping halfway, until cheese is melted and bread is golden, 4 min. Remove from pan and let cool slightly. Cut into 1/2-in. cubes.
4. LADLE soup into bowls and top with grilled cheese croutons.
Nutritions
Calories
240
Sodium
860mg
35% DV
Fat
8g
13% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
34g
11% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat5g26%
Polysaturated Fat1.0g6%
Monosaturated Fat2g15%
Cholesterol23mg7%
Sodium860mg35%
Potassium516mg14%
Protein6g13%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g26%
Sugar8g17%
Vitamin A7877IU157%
Vitamin B60.37mg18%
Vitamin C12mg20%
Calcium141mg14%
Iron3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.