It’s been drizzly and disgusting around here for the past couple of days. Instead of dwelling on the weather though, I’m embracing all things warm and cozy by serving Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons on repeat.
This updated version of classic tomato soup pairs roasted fresh tomatoes and garlic with chicken broth and dried herbs, which is scooped into bowls then topped with these adorable grilled cheese croutons.
Take it from me, it’s impossible to feel gloomy when you’re eating grilled cheese croutons!
While my brothers happily dug into bowls of heated canned/condensed tomato soup as children, I hated it with a fiery passion. This soup though, is thankfully NOT that soup! Roasted Tomato Soup has layers and layers of flavor. I know you’ll love each roasty, toasty spoonful!
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Description
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is a light yet cozy soup recipe with a fun and nostalgic twist. You will lick your bowl clean!
Ingredients
- 3lbs Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more or less)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 slices bread
- softened butter
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray then line with tomato halves, cut side up. Drizzle tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil then season generously with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic cloves in foil with an extra drizzle of olive oil then place alongside tomatoes. Roast for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are golden brown and very tender. Cool slightly.
- Unwrap garlic cloves then transfer with tomatoes and their juices into a food processor or blender and pulse until tomatoes reach desired consistency (I like mine more smooth than chunky.)
- Pour mixture into a large soup pot then add dried thyme, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Butter one side of each bread slice, then place cheese slices between the unbuttered sides. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until both sides are very crisp and cheese is melted. Remove from heat and let grilled cheese sandwiches rest for 2 minutes. Cut sandwiches into cubes then divide amongst bowls of soup. Serve immediately.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
15 Fall Soup Recipes | Iowa Girl Eats 11.11.2013
[…] Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons gets credit for making me love tomato soup. Nothing like the gloopy condensed version, this soup is silky and fresh-tasting. Plus who can resist those adorable grilled cheese croutons?! […]
Stephanie Hager 10.29.2013
Kristin! Can you edit this post so I can save it on my ZipList???!!!! Thats the only way I grocery shop anymore :)
Iowa Girl Eats 10.30.2013
There you go! :)
hollie 09.30.2013
Can’t wait to make this soup!! Do you think it would freeze well? Or could it be canned? I am the lucky recipient of 6 BOXES full of tomatoes and I’m running out of ideas and recipes!
Iowa Girl Eats 09.30.2013
I haven’t tried but I bet it would both freeze AND can well! :)
MaryAnne 10.30.2012
I have always hated canned tomato soup also, but a couple of restaurants have versions I like, so I gave this a try and it was LOOOVVVVEEE at first slurp. So yummy! I confess, I didn’t make the croutons; but it was fabulous on its own, as well as with the addition of either fresh grated Parmesan, or reheated with a few ciliegine-sized balls of fresh mozzarella tossed in. Perfection!
lauramich 10.22.2012
A hint on the beer bread: It’s fun to play around with different beers, etc. I especially love using hard cider and need to try it with pumpkin ale. Homemade beer bread is soooo easy!
I, too, look forward to this feature, and usually end up with a few new bookmarks as a result. ;)
Carrie 10.22.2012
LOVE Friday Faves!!! I always find something to eat or buy!! Bought a Scarf of the Etsy site you posted! Can’t wait to wear it!
luv what you do 10.21.2012
This post has so many amazing recipes, I dn’t know where to begin! I have lots of corks and was planning to make a cork board but the trivet is a great idea too!
Joanna 10.20.2012
This looks delicious! love that it’s made from scratch! I’ll be trying it soon! also love that dress
willow 10.20.2012
Wonderful round-up! Thank you so much for featuring my pumpkin ravioli. :D
Ivana@This Girl Inspired 10.20.2012
The soup and croutons look amazing!! I can’t wait to try it. And I think the glass candy dish is adorable. Great find!
Cher @ Weddicted 10.20.2012
I love using quinoa in asian dishes instead of rice. Rice does not keep me full at all!
And I LOVE those earrings – I must get some for myself for Christmas! ;)
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen 10.20.2012
Wow, everything looks so juicy! Looks like I’m going to have to head over to Kohl’s this weekend!
Sarah 10.19.2012
I loveee this post – and your blog. I just shared every single item with my roommate. I want to make that trivet… tomorrow! I wish I had time..
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl 10.19.2012
I am LOVING the scarf and that dress. I am a huge fan of Lauren Conrad’s clothes.
And homemade sweet potato tots?? Amazing!
Thanks for sharing. You always have the best links! :)
Bek @ Crave 10.19.2012
THOSE BLONDIES! Drool! That pumpkin ravioli also looks crazy good.
stephanie@cookinfanatic 10.19.2012
You are just rockin’ these cooking videos, such a natural!! The soup with the grilled cheese croutons looks so perfect for cooler weather, love it. And that glittery dress plus the updo, omg lusting after that for the holidays!!! This might be my fave Friday post yet :) (ps my mom told me today that she checks your blog every friday morning for the faves, she loves them too!)
ashley@ Life's a Shih Tzu 10.19.2012
I love your blog! It inspires me to cook more…and I love any type of tomato soup so this sounds perfect the chilly weekend we have ahead.
I just spent a pretty penny at Banana Republic and J.Crew but everything was on sale so I got more than usual when I shop there. LOVE! Have a great weekend!
Lainey Stahle 10.19.2012
My favorite “favorites” yet!! The quinoa fried rice, chevron scarf, potato skin mac and cheese (OMG)……EVERYTHING! Can’t wait for next weeks finds.
Rachael 10.19.2012
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I used to be such a tomato soup hater (liquid tomatoes? YUCK) but luckily I’ve realized the error of my childhood tastebuds and am now obsessed. And grilled cheese croutons? Sign me up.
Jennifer 10.19.2012
Are you kidding me with those croutons? A-ma-zing!