TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESE AND BACON TOASTIES

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If end-of-season tomatoes are on sale, make a double batch of soup (omitting the cream) and freeze, up to 3 months. Stir in the cream after thawing and reheating the soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
coarse salt and ground pepper
3 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds total), cored and chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
8 slices white sandwich bread
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to break down, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add broth and 1 cup water. Simmer until tomatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes. In batches, puree soup in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return soup to pot and simmer 1 minute; stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until lightly browned but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; discard fat from skillet. Butter 8 slices bread. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface. Top with bacon and cheese. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up. In batches, cook sandwiches in skillet over medium-low until cheese melts and bread is golden, about 5 minutes per side. Quarter sandwiches and serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g

Peshraw Ali
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the toasties are the perfect addition.


Eni Luni
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the salty bacon.


Habib Swalah
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Lovely V
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the toasties are a nice touch.


Makayla Wilson
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and it's so flavorful.


Lee _
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This soup is a must-try. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Doreen Nakawooya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to tomato soup recipe.


Mohammed Hameed
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the toasties are the perfect addition.


Hide and Seek
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mohamed Nosir
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the salty bacon.


Bhim kumari Timsinac
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


marchmello
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is hearty and filling, and the toasties are a nice touch.


Usamaking Usamaking
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The cheese and bacon toasties were the perfect addition.


Faith Felix
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they gave the soup a great flavor.