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Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheddar-Basil Sandwiches

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 26, 2011
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“This creamy tomato soup is an updated version of a childhood favorite — Muir Glen’s consistently fresh tomato flavor and moisture content make it a perfect soup base that will deliver the same great flavors every time you make it.” says Chef Will Gilson from Garden at the Cellar Gastropub in Boston

Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheddar-Basil Sandwiches

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Soup

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ Organic or Meridian Ruby™ diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sandwiches

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened, or olive oil
  • 12 slices white bread
  • 12 slices aged Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 12 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil, onion and garlic over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Step 
    2
    Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes; heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add remaining soup ingredients. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 6 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 2 basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 6 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 2 sandwiches at a time over medium heat until golden brown and cheese just melts; repeat for remaining sandwiches. Serve with soup.

Nutrition

510 Calories
35g Total Fat
14g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
320
Total Fat
35g
54%
Saturated Fat
17g
85%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
1150mg
48%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
8g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 1 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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