Indulge in Winter Warmth: Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese

The Perfect Winter Comfort Food: Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Today, I’m excited to share a cozy and comforting recipe that never fails to warm me up on chilly winter evenings. This creamy tomato soup with a fun twist of grilled cheese croutons is the ultimate comfort food that always brings a smile to my face.

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 500g ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 carrot
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 200ml heavy cream
• 100g cheddar cheese
• 2 slices of sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

To prepare this delicious soup, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• large pot
• immersion blender
• grill pan

Start by chopping the onion, garlic, carrot, and tomatoes into small pieces. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped vegetables until soft and fragrant. Add the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper, then let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.

While the soup is simmering, butter the sourdough bread slices on one side and place them butter-side down on a grill pan over medium heat. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each slice and grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly before cutting them into bite-sized croutons.

Once the soup is ready, use an immersion blender to blend it until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

To serve, ladle the creamy tomato soup into bowls and top with the grilled cheese croutons. The combination of the rich soup and the gooey, crunchy croutons is simply irresistible.

This recipe makes approximately 4 servings, with each serving weighing around 400g. One serving of this creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons is estimated to be around 350 calories.

One clever tip for making this dish even more delicious is to add a pinch of smoked paprika to the soup for an extra layer of flavor. It adds a subtle smokiness that elevates the dish to a whole new level.

I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it as much as I do. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or herbs to make it your own. Happy cooking!