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Carla Hall's Yellow Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Yellow Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Croutons Carla Hall
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skill level
Easy
time
60-120min
servings
4 to 6
cost
$
Contributed by : Carla Hall
This family-friendly meal is so good even the pickiest eaters will love it.
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  • For the Fresh Yellow Tomato Soup:
  • 2 1/2 pounds Yellow tomatoes (ripe - cored and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cup Yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 5 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoon thyme (fresh)
  • 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
  • 1 rib celery (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2-4 basil leaves
  • For the Roasted Plum Tomato Jam:
  • 2 pounds plum tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 3 garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • For the Grilled Cheddar Cheese Croutons:
  • 10 slices aged Cheddar
  • 10 slices country white bread
  • 3 tablespoons butter
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  • step 1
    ingredients 2 1/2 pounds Yellow tomatoes (ripe - cored and chopped)
    1 1/2 cup Yellow onion (chopped)
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 garlic cloves
    2 teaspoon thyme (fresh)
    1 yellow pepper (chopped)
    1 rib celery (chopped)
    instructions For the Fresh Yellow Tomato Soup: In a medium pot, add the olive oil and sweat the onions, celery and peppers. When the onions are soft and translucent, add the tomatoes, garlic and thyme, then simmer until the tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. 
  • step 2
    ingredients 1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/2 cup sherry
    5 cup chicken stock
    instructions Add the wine and sherry and simmer for five minutes. Add stock and simmer for about 20-30 minutes
  • step 3
    ingredients 2-4 basil leaves
    instructions Working in small batches, puree soup in a blender with basil until silky smooth. 
  • step 4
    ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream
    Salt and pepper
    instructions Add cream and stir until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • step 5
    ingredients   
    instructions For the Roasted Plum Tomato Jam: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • step 6
    ingredients 2 pounds plum tomatoes (cut in half)
    3 garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 teaspoons sugar
    2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    1 sprig fresh thyme
    1 sprig rosemary
    salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    instructions In a large bowl, toss the tomato halves with all the ingredients. Put tomatoes on sheet pan, cut side up. 
  • step 7
    ingredients   
    instructions Roast tomatoes for 2 hours, or until they are shriveled and slightly brown.
  • step 8
    ingredients   
    instructions Let cool until cool enough to handle. Remove skins.
  • step 9
    ingredients   
    instructions Place tomatoes in a stainless steel, or ceramic pot, and mash. Then cook on low heat until the mixture reduces to a jam-like consistency. This step may be done up to one week ahead.
  • step 10
    ingredients 10 slices aged Cheddar
    10 slices country white bread
    3 tablespoons butter
    instructions For the Grilled Cheddar Cheese Croutons: Place 2 slices of cheese in between 2 slices of white bread slathered with tomato jam. Butter the backs of each sandwich, on both sides. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a dab of butter. Toast the grilled cheese sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is melted, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
  • step 11
    instructions Remove sandwiches from pans and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice into 1 inch croutons.
  • step 12
    instructions Ladle soup into bowls and top with a couple of grilled cheese croutons.
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