Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Croutons
It’s hard to believe that our Creamy Tomato Soup starts with a can of tomato soup. Just add canned diced tomatoes and a touch of cream, top with our Grilled Cheese Croutons, and lunch just became a dining experience!
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices potato bread
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese , about 1 ounce per slice
- 2 slices bacon , crisp-cooked and drained
- 1 Tbs. butter
- 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed tomato soup
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- chopped parsley , optional
Instructions
- Top one slice potato bread with one slice cheese, cooked bacon, remaining slice cheese and remaining slice potato bread.
- 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.
- Transfer to cutting board. Cut into 12 “croutons”.
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepot combine tomato soup, diced tomatoes with their juices and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream. Simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Top with croutons. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Makes 4 cups soup
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg