Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons (Ina Garten) Recipe

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Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons (Ina Garten)
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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more 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.
  2. Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
  4. Grilled Cheese Croutons
  5. 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
  6. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  7. 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
  8. Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
  9. Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.
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  11. Photographs by Steve Giralt
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 355.74 Kcal (1489 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.43g 42%
Cholesterol 29.23mg 10%
Sodium 386.67mg 16%
Potassium 397.46mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.1g 7%
Sugars 5.7g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 7%
Protein 9.32g 19%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 36.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.22 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.42g 42%
Cholesterol 7.91mg 10%
Sodium 104.58mg 16%
Potassium 107.5mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.44g 7%
Sugars 1.54g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 7%
Protein 2.52g 19%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 9.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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