Spicy Tomato Soup with Cheese Croutons

Soups | European cuisine

⏳ Time

50 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Spicy Tomato Soup with Cheese Croutons

Ingredients

Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
Onion - 1 head
Chili Flakes - 1 tablespoon
Water - 1½ cups
Basil - 0.2 oz
Spiced Tomato Juice - 28.2 oz
Salt - 2 teaspoons
White bread - 4 pieces
Balsamic Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Hard Cheese - 3.9 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion with the red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to brown (about 10 minutes).

Step 2

Add the tomatoes (with juice) to the onion, pour in the water, and bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the basil, salt, and vinegar. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Set a fine sieve or colander over a heatproof bowl. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Then strain it through the colander, using a spoon to help. Taste the soup and add more salt or vinegar if needed.

Step 4

Make 2 sandwiches from the bread. Place cheese between 2 slices of bread and generously spread melted butter on the outside. Fry the sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and the cheese melts. Let the prepared sandwiches sit for 1-2 minutes, then cut them into small pieces, the size of croutons.