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Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup

Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 500kcal
Author Natalie Monson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 12 ounces tomato juice
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, minced

Instructions

  • In a stock pot, saute garlic and onions in butter until tender and fragrant. Add carrots and saute for a few more minutes until carrots begin to soften.
  • Add tomato juice, diced tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and honey. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add half and half and simmer for 15 minutes. more. Add basil and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 32g