Name: Tomato Grilled-Cheese Soup
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, plus ½ cup (1 stick) at room temperature, divided; 1 medium red onion, chopped; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 28-oz. cans crushed fire-roasted tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ cup heavy cream; 16 slices Pullman loaf; 16 ounces cheddar, grated

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Alex Lau

Try pouring the soup directly over the sliced sandwich for an irresistible cheesy bread soup.

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