Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons Recipe
Published January 24, 2018
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD
Who doesn't love grilled cheese and tomato soup? This twist on the classic combo is tasty, simple and satisfying for kids and parents alike. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top for extra flavor.
Ingredients
6 pounds tomatoes, cut in halfCooking spray
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 yellow onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
3-4 cups water
Balsamic vinegar, to taste
Croutons
2 slices 2% Cheddar cheese
2 slices whole grain bread
Directions
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mist tomatoes with cooking spray, arrange on baking sheet skin side down, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 45 minutes.
- In large pot, sauté onions, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil for 5 minutes. Add roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, water, salt and pepper to the pot. Puree the mixture with a hand blender until semi-smooth.
- Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place cheese on bread, put on baking sheet, broil for 5 minutes until cheese bubbles/bread is toasted and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Serve soup with drizzle of balsamic vinegar and cheese croutons on top.
Optional topping: fresh chopped basil
Nutrition Information
1.5 Cups Soup + 5 Croutons
Serves 6
Calories: 195; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 2mg;Sodium: 281mg; Total Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 15g; Protein: 9g; Vitamin A: 105%; Vitamin C: 110%; Calcium: 15%; Iron: 15%.
Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and author.
