Tomato soup is something that is near and dear to my heart. I grew up eating it with the classic grilled cheese sandwich, oh what am I talking about, I still make tomato soup and eat it with a grilled cheese sandwich. Is there really anything better? Well this recipe has me thinking that I can skip the grilled cheese, make this amazing soup and cheese crusted crouton (kind of a fancy grilled cheese) and call it a day!
Okay, here’s how to do it…
First you’re going to start with some thinly sliced bread. Give it a drizzle of olive oil and then pop it into the oven for a few minutes until it turns golden brown
Once the slices of bread have toasted, sprinkle it with some cheese. Don’t be shy with the cheese – the more the merrier! Then pop the bread back into the oven.
Once the cheese has melted, remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it aside.
Next you’re going to place some halved tomatoes in a large bowl.
Give it a drizzle of olive oil.
Next it gets a sprinkle of brown sugar
And then throw in the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, red chili flakes and Italian seasoning. Give the tomatoes a good toss so that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Place the tomatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and pop them into the oven for 45 minutes.
Cut the tops off of a few heads of garlic.
Drizzle some olive oil over the garlic.
And then wrap it up in some foil. Pop it into the oven next to the tomatoes and let it bake for about 40 minutes. Now sit back, relax, perhaps watch some Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and wait for the tomatoes and garlic to finish up in the oven.
Once the tomatoes are done, they will look like this. Just let them hang out in their juices for a bit and set them aside.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, sauté some onions.
Add the roasted tomatoes along with all of their juices.
Next, squeeze out all the garlic from the paper and add it into the pot.
Throw in the basil.
And then the parsley.
Next goes the chicken stock.
And then some croutons. (I know, sounds a little odd right, well it’s kinda going to change your life!) Let this boil for a little bit.
Then you’re going to add some Parmesan cheese.
Give the mixture a blend with an immersion blender, until it’s nice and smooth.
Serve the soup immediately with some of the cheesy garlic toasts!
Check out Tasty Kitchen for the full recipe!
This looks amazing!!!! I love tomato soup and those cheesy breads are to die for!
YUM!! This looks fabulous. I will definitely be trying this soon!
Looks fantastic!
I. AM. DYING.
this soup owns my heart.
we’re both on a spicy garlic and tomato kick today!
Gabby this looks awesome!
Please bring back your old format though:( this doesn’t give me an easy recipe format to print and use for groceries or cooking.
Even still I am adding it to my weekly menus for January!
I love tomato soup and cheesy anything. LOVE!!
Mmm, the key is so in the roasting. This is such a comfort food for me as well.
Thanks for the tutorial. I love tomato soup and this looks like a winner.
That’s a whole lotta soup heaven right there.
love tomato soup and grilled cheese – who doesn’t?!!
Love the steps. I usually use Muir Glenn canned tomatoes and vine ripe in the summer. This looks good for winter tomatoes.
I want some right now!
Tomato soup is like HEAVEN to me! And this recipe sounds absolutely amazing, plus pretty do-able! I seriously cannot wait to make this ASAP! awesome recipe 🙂
YUM!! The pictures look great!
One of my all time favorite soups! Great step by step too 🙂
Wow! I love soups but tomato is my least favourite. I am definitely going to try this one though. Looks absolutely delish.
Btw, have I ever told you that I love your blog? Well, I am telling you now. Warm wishes for the festive season from sunny Mumbai.
I love tomato soup and grilled cheese…but I have to say, I like these cheese toasts even better. This soup sounds wonderful – the roasted garlic – oh yum! I love that you added the croutons to the soup…I guess it thickens it up and gives it some extra flavor.
I am all about tomato soup + grilled cheese. Yum! I cannot wait to try the fiery roasted flavor of this version.
I made a similar soup (link below)- and I love creamy soups, especially during the winter! I liked the breadcrumbs addition- I’ll have to try it next time.
http://fifthfloorkitchen.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/roasted-vegetable-soup/
I made this tonight, I halved the recipe and still used more than the full amount of water. It looks to be just about the same constancy as the pictures. It came out incredibly thick, like spaghetti sauce! It’s terrific, but it was kind of like dipping toast in spaghetti sauce for dinner! I will probably add some diced tomatoes, and maybe a little cream to the leftovers and turn it into a pasta sauce.
This sounds delicious! I have been looking for a nice tomato soup with texture and great taste. I will try it this week, Thanks for posting it.
this looks sooo yummy!