Tomato Garlic Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Tomato Garlic Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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A childhood favorite combination – now with a little sophistication. The perfect kind of comfort food together in one bowl of…

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  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Plate
  • Serving bowl
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium onions, 1 1/2 cups, 1/2" dice
  • ¼ cup fresh garlic, about 6 cloves, sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh leeks, whites and light greens, cleaned, sliced thinly
  • 2 cups tomatoes*, from canned Italian"San Marzano," large dice
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth, preferably homemade
  • 3 cups tomato juice (puree) from "san marzano" cans, strained
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste (will depend on saltiness of broth)
  • 2 slices sour dough bread, or your favorite (crusts removed)
  • 2 slices aged cheddar cheese (to fill the bread)
  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
  • A pinch of sea salt

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