Tomato and Cheddar Soup
Serves 6
Time 20 min
Classic tomato soup is made even better with the addition of cheddar cheese, a pairing that gives a nod to grilled cheese sandwiches. Add cheddar crackers for garnish, if you like.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cheddar crackers for garnish
Method
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot.
Add celery, onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper and sugar.
Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, half-and-half and butter.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheddar crackers and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 210 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 9g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cheddar crackers for garnish