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Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time35 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 3 - 4
Calories: 803kcal

Ingredients

For the soup:

  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • ¼ small onion minced
  • 3 Tbs. flour
  • ⅛ tsp. baking soda
  • 48 oz. can tomato juice
  • 2 cups milk cold
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • dash garlic powder

For the grilled cheese soup:

  • 6-8 slices Italian bread 2 slices per person
  • 6-8 slices cheese 2 per person Cheddar, American, Provolone, etc.
  • 2 Tbs. butter

Instructions

For the soup:

  • Melt butter in 2-3 qt. soup pot.
  • Add onion and cook over medium heat till soft.
  • Whisk in flour and baking soda and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add tomato juice, whisking to blend.
  • Whisk in cold milk in a steady stream, very slowly.
  • Season with sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat to warm over low heat, but do not let boil.

For the grilled cheese soup:

  • Make 1 grilled cheese sandwich per person, using 2 slices of cheese, two different types are really good.
  • Cut finished sandwiches into cubes.
  • Separate pieces and place them on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 275° for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with soup.

Notes

Grilled cheese croutons are best when fresh. We let each person decide whether to eat the croutons in the soup or along with it.

Nutrition

Calories: 803kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 1434mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 3332IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 648mg | Iron: 3mg