Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
from iamhomesteader.com
63 min
5 servings
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is creamy tomato soup filled with grilled cheese cubes, topped with shredded Gruyere and cheddar cheese. Then, the bowls are placed under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese, giving the dish a deliciously crispy and golden top. It combines the classic flavors of grilled cheese and tomato soup, making it a comforting and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- 6 medium tomatoes, (halved)
- 1 small yellow onion, (cut into wedges)
- 5 cloves garlic, (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 g) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, (chopped)
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, (grated)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 slices bread
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) butter, (divided)
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups (141 g) Gruyere cheese, (finely shredded, divided)
- 1 ¼ cups (141 g) sharp cheddar cheese, (finely shredded, divided)
- basil, (chopped for garnish)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.