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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Bits (3 of 5)
Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Bits(3 of 5)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups white onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Pinch of saffron threads
- Salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grilled Cheese Croutons (see below)
Preparation
- In a large pot heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
- Drain the orzo and add to soup.
- Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve with grilled cheese bits on top. Try making on a panini grill.