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Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Croutons

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It’s April 12th, National Grilled Cheese Day! Woo hoo! The best way to savor a grilled cheese sandwich is with a bowl of piping hot creamy tomato soup! Oh yes! Just add diced tomatoes and a touch of cream to canned tomato soup and you won’t believe how delicious it becomes. Make it even better by topping with the latest trend of grilled cheese croutons. I do wish I could claim credit for this amazing concept but instead I can only take credit for making the best of this new phenomenon of grilled cheese croutons by combining crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and potato bread. Happy Grilled Cheese (& Bacon) Day!

Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Croutons

2 slices potato bread
2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 oz. each slice
2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and drained
1 Tbs. butter
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream
chopped parsley, optional

1. Top one slice potato bread with one slice cheese, cooked bacon, remaining slice cheese and remaining slice potato bread.

2. Melt butter in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwich until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden, turning once and pressing gently so cheese melts into bacon, about 2 minutes per side.

3. Transfer to cutting board. Cut into 12 “croutons”.

4. Meanwhile, in medium saucepot combine tomato soup, diced tomatoes with their juices and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

6. Top with croutons. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.

Makes 4 cups soup.

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  3. […] Woo hoo! It’s National Grilled Cheese Month and I couldn’t be happier! Don’t you just love a warm melty grilled cheese sandwich with crisp buttery bread? Then you’re going to love a Caprese Grilled Cheese, a classic sandwich with an updated flavor. It’s bursting with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, basil leaves, and, of course, butter! Butter makes everything better especially a Caprese Grilled Cheese. Have you ever wondered who created the grilled cheese? It all began in 1915 with a man named James L. Kraft when he invented processed cheese and getting a patent for it in 1916. Originally called “Toasted Cheese Sandwiches”, the grilled cheese sandwich gained popularity in the 1920’s during the depression when inexpensive sliced bread and Kraft’s American cheese became readily available. And yes, this James L. Kraft is the man behind the Kraft company that still exists today. You can read more about James and his grilled cheese sandwiches here. Not a fan of that high carb rustic Italian bread (even though it’s so delicious!)? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Check out this Cauliflower Grilled Cheese With Fig Jam & Cheddar made with cauliflower rice “bread”!  And there’s nothing quite like the comfort food combination of tomato soup and grilled cheese. So next time why make yourself a bowl of homemade Creamy Tomato Soup With Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Croutons? […]

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