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Roasted tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons

Roasted tomato soup flavored with garlic, fresh basil and chilli flakes is a delicious easy dinner served with grilled cheese croutons.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2lbs) tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • handful fresh basil
  • 1 prig fresh oregano (or use 2tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tsp pepper
For the soup
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the grilled cheese croutons
  • Sliced bread
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Place the tomatoes in a large baking dish or baking sheet.
  3. Slice the top off the garlic and add to the tomatoes with the fresh basil, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle over the olive oil and the Balsamic vinegar. Place the tomatoes in the oven and allow to roast for 30-45 minutes until the tomatoes start to char around the edges.
  5. Remove from the oven. 
  6. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, melt a tablespoon of butter.
  7. Add a finely diced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  8. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot then discard the skins.
  9. Transfer the roasted tomatoes to the pot along with any juices. Pour in the broth/stock then bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. 
  10. Once the soup has simmered for 10 minutes, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
  11. Pour back into the pot then add the cream, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer for 5 minutes while you make the grilled cheese sandwiches.
  12. Add grated cheese to sliced bread. Top with another slice of bread and butter generously on the outside.
  13. Cook the grilled cheese in a pan set over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  14. Remove the grilled cheese from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes then slice into cubes with a hot knife. 
  15. Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls then add a swirl of cream (optional).
  16. Add grilled cheese croutons and fresh basil then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Calories calculated include only the soup, per portion (this recipe serves 6 - 8 people), not the grilled cheese sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 1001mg (42%) Potassium 634mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1720IU (34%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1001mg 42%
Potassium 634mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1720IU 34%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.