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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 9, 2013
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You'll love the rich creaminess of this delicious soup with Greek yogurt!

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 9
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

Tomato Soup

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 container (5.3 oz) Liberté® Greek plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Sandwiches

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 6 slices (1/2 inch thick) whole-grain bread
  • 3 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 9 (4-inch) wooden skewers

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil, onion and garlic over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Step 
    2
    Add tomatoes; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add yogurt, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil leaves, the salt and pepper. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 3 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 3 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 3 sandwiches at a time over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese just melts. Cut each sandwich into 6 squares. Place 2 sandwich squares onto each skewer.
  • Step 
    4
    To serve, spoon soup into small cups; place sandwich skewer on top of cup.

Nutrition

220 Calories
14g Total Fat
8g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
500mg
21%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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