CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEDDAR-BASIL SANDWICHES

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"This creamy tomato soup is an updated version of a childhood favorite - Muir Glen's consistently fresh tomato flavor and moisture content make it a perfect soup base that will deliver the same great flavors every time you make it." says Chef Will Gilson from Garden at the Cellar Gastropub in Boston

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ Organic or Meridian Ruby™ diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter, softened, or olive oil
12 slices white bread
12 slices aged Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
12 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil, onion and garlic over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes; heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add remaining soup ingredients. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
  • Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 6 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 2 basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 6 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 2 sandwiches at a time over medium heat until golden brown and cheese just melts; repeat for remaining sandwiches. Serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

Nathan Xholi
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I love the grilled cheese sandwiches that go with this soup. They're the perfect way to finish off the meal.


Aaron Collins Jr
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Tiffany Kirk
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Alexandra Amsterdam
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This is the best tomato soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Samantha Flynn
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.


md hamim ahmed
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or herbs to change up the flavor.


Sellina Dube
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This is my go-to recipe for tomato soup. It's always a hit.


Samantha Herrera
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Leo Rodriguez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Khan Mudassir
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and comforting.


Mayte Guillen
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it every day.


Essel Emmanuel
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The tomatoes, basil, and cheddar cheese all work together perfectly.


Adil Nisar
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. The grilled cheese sandwiches are the perfect addition.


Esther Aduse
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


Waanya Rucker
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use fresh tomatoes from my garden.


Danica Bracken
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. The grilled cheese sandwiches were also a big success.


Abi Ra
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This creamy tomato soup with grilled cheddar basil sandwiches was an absolute delight! The soup was smooth and flavorful, with just the right amount of tanginess from the tomatoes. The grilled cheese sandwiches were the perfect accompaniment, with th