Rustic Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Crostini

Rustic Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Crostini

Courtesy of CanolaInfo 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. canola oil (30 mL)
2 yellow onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (1 mL)
6 lb. tomatoes, chopped(3 k)
2 c. fresh basil leaves, chopped *(500 mL)
4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth (1 L)

Garnish:
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (45 mL)
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, chopped (60 mL)

Grilled Cheese Crostini:
3 slices 2% cheddar cheese, cut in half
6 slices whole grain Italian bread, cut on bias, about 1-in. (2.5 cm) thick each

Directions:

1. To prepare soup: Warm large pot over medium heat. Add canola oil, onions, garlic, crushed red pepper and sauté 5 min.

2. Add tomatoes, basil and broth. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 15 min.

3. With emersion blender, purée soup to desired smoothness.

4. To prepare crostini: Place half slice of cheese on each slice of bread, place on baking sheet and broil 5 min. until cheese bubbles and bread is toasted.

5. Top soup with drizzle of balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with cheese crostini on side.

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 2 cups (500 mL) soup and 1 cheese crostini.

Substitution Notes:

*6 lbs (3 kg) fresh tomatoes may be substituted with 3 lbs. (1.5 kg) fresh tomatoes and 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) low-sodium crushed tomatoes or 2 cans (28 oz/796 mL each) low-sodium crushed tomatoes.

**Fresh basil may be substituted with 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried basil.

* Recipe courtesy of CanolaInfo.

Nutrition:

Calories: 270; Calories From Fat: 8; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Total Carbs: 40g; Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 9g; Sodium: 320mg; Potassium: 154mg;