Slow-Cooker Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Tomato soup is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed to have originated in Spain and was brought to America by Spanish explorers.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 255 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Slow-Cooker Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Cooking Method: Slow cooking Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 can Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 slices Bread
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook on low heat for 4 hours.
2. After 4 hours, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
4. Place the bread slices in the skillet, buttered side down. Top each slice with a slice of cheddar cheese.
5. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
6. Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches into crouton-sized pieces.
7. Serve the tomato soup in bowls and garnish with the grilled cheese croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 15g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.