Best Tomato Soup With Cheesy Ghost Croutons Recipes

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TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESY GHOST CROUTONS



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Kick off your night of trick-or-treating by making this hauntingly delicious recipe. It's just like having grilled cheese and tomato soup. We eat it every year on Halloween.-Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
10 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), halved
5 slices provolone cheese, quartered
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes., Meanwhile, place half-slices of bread 2 in. apart on two baking sheets lined with greased foil. Drape a quarter-slice of cheese over each piece. Cut olive slices to resemble eyes and mouths; top cheese with olive pieces. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Cool slightly., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to pan and stir in pesto, salt and pepper; heat through. Divide soup evenly among five bowls. Top each with ghost croutons. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST TOMATO SOUP EVER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium white or yellow onion
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice
3 to 6 tablespoons sugar
1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base, or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sherry, optional
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To begin, dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Throw in the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Now dump in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the tomato juice.
  • Next - and this is important - in order to combat the acidity of the tomatoes add 3 to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Now, you'll want to start on the low side, then taste and add more as needed. Some tomatoes and juice have more of an acidic bite than others. (For what it's worth, and I realize it's not worth much, I use 6 tablespoons of sugar.)
  • Next, add 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base to the pot. I added 3, and it wound up being a little too much.
  • Now you can add lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Then turn off the heat.
  • Add in the sherry if desired. Stir in the cream. Add the basil and parsley and stir.
  • Serve the soup warm!

TOMATO SOUP WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp grater
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Three 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 baguette, sliced into rounds
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the soup: In a large pot, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, garlic and onions and stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, broth, parsley and 1 cup water and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture, still leaving some texture to the tomatoes. Add the cream, basil and some salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • For the croutons: Drizzle the baguette rounds lightly with olive oil. Place little piles of Parmesan in a nonstick skillet. Place a baguette round on top of each pile. Turn on the heat to medium. Press with a spatula as you melt the cheese into each round. When set, flip to the other side to toast.
  • Serve the soup with 1 or 2 croutons on top.

CHEESY TOMATO SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine
One 32-ounce bottle tomato juice
Two 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Finely minced fresh parsley, for serving
12 slices baguette
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 thick slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the soup: Heat the butter and olive oil in a braiser or shallow Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, thyme and oregano. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and add the tomato paste. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Pour in the tomato juice, stewed tomatoes and sugar. Bring it to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • For the croutons: Meanwhile, drizzle both sides of each baguette slice with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake until slightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, pecorino and basil to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • To serve, preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into 6 ovenproof bowls and put on a baking sheet. Place 2 croutons onto each bowl and top with a piece of the Cheddar. Broil the soups just long enough for the cheese to get bubbly and slightly toasted. Serve each bowl with a sprinkle of parsley.

EASY TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
Large pinch of saffron threads
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup orzo
1/2 cup heavy cream
Grilled Cheese Croutons, recipe follows
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
  • Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
  • Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.

TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS RECIPE BY TASTY



Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons Recipe by Tasty image

Name a better pair than tomato soup and grilled cheese-while we wait, we'll dig into this creamy soup and crouton combo. Rather than serving the grilled cheese as whole sandwiches, we cube ours into croutons and serve directly on top of the soup for crunchy, cheesy goodness in every bite.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minceds
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
28 oz 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
1 large sprig of fresh basil
1 cup heavy cream
4 slices of bread
unsalted butter, room temperature
sliced cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Make the soup: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the olive oil and butter together over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add the salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, sugar, tomatoes and their juices, vegetable stock, and basil. Bring to a boil, using a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the basil sprig, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, ladle the soup into a standing blender, working in batches, and blend until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream to the soup, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, until warmed through.
  • Make the croutons: On a cutting board, butter both sides of each slice of bread. Lay the cheese on 2 of the bread slices. Top with the other slices of bread, creating a sandwich.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is warm, add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the underside, 2-3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches over and continue cooking until the other side golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the grilled cheese sandwiches to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch croutons.
  • Serve the tomato soup topped with the grilled cheese croutons.
  • Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER TOMATO SOUP WITH CROUTONS



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Put a grilled cheese and tomato soup together with this Slow-Cooker Tomato Soup with Croutons recipe. Our slow-cooker tomato soup recipe is rich in flavor and boldness and pairs perfectly with our addition of cheesy croutons.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Tbsp. butter
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, cleaned and halved
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 oz. (1/2 8 oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine
4 slices bread
4 slices KRAFT Singles

Steps:

  • Add butter to the bottom of your slow cooker and turn it on high. In a few minutes, the butter will melt. At this point, add the onions and cherry tomatoes and toss to coat in the butter. Let this mixture cook for one hour on high.
  • Carefully remove the lid of your slow cooker and add to it the crushed tomatoes and stock. Cover and cook either on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • Let soup cool slightly, then blend until smooth in your blender. Return soup to slow cooker.
  • Stir in cream cheese and put the top back on the slow cooker for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cream cheese has melted in. Season as needed.
  • Fill bread slices with Singles, spread outside of sandwich with butter. Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until Singles are melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides. Cut into quarters.
  • Serve soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

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