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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Warm tomato soup meets grilled cheese croutons in this easy fall recipe
In brief
Warm tomato soup meets grilled cheese croutons in this easy fall recipe Use sun-dried tomatoes for intense flavor and half-and-half for creamy texture without heaviness Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Sun-dried tomatoes
Drain oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for intense sweet-tart flavor
Sweet red pepper
Slice and dice sweet red pepper to avoid membrane
Onion choice
Use sweet onions for milder flavor in soup
Vegetable broth
Vegetable broth keeps soup vegetarian-friendly
Tomato paste
Use tomato paste for umami depth without overpowering
Half-and-half
Half-and-half adds creaminess without heavy cream
Grilled cheese croutons
Make mini grilled cheese sandwiches for croutons
Cooking method
Simmer soup for 20-25 minutes to blend flavors
Puree soup
Blend soup in batches for smooth texture
Add cream
Slowly stir in half-and-half to avoid curdling
Grilled cheese tips
Use medium-low heat to toast bread without burning
Crouton cut
Cut grilled cheese into 1-inch cubes for croutons
Garnish
Add fresh basil and parsley to finish soup
In short
Use sun-dried tomatoes for intense flavor and half-and-half for creamy texture without heaviness
