Tomato Basil Soup With Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 2 tsp. sea salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine, like Pinot Noir
• 2 (28 oz.) cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh basil
• 6 tbsp. nonfat Greek yogurt
• 6 tbsp. minced pimento
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp. shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 8 slices whole wheat or whole grain bread
• 8 tsp. light butter