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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy tomato soup, grilled cheese and tomato soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
- 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 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
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.
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