Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Tomato Dill Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This is an adaptation of an Ina Garten Recipe from her book The Barefoot Contessa, Foolproof.

2-3 Tbs. good olive oil

2 yellow onions, chopped

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. dried dill

4 cups chicken stock

28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 tsp. granulated sugar

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

½ cup orzo, cooked until al dente

½ cup whipping cream

1 grilled cheese sandwich, cut into crouton-size squares
In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; when hot, add onions and sauté for 12-15 minutes or until softened and translucent.  Add the garlic and dill and cook for 1 more minute; add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and sugar; season with salt and pepper.  Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat and let soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.  When ready to serve soup, stir in orzo and half and half and cooked until heated through.  Serve soup topped with warm grilled cheese croutons. 


Now You’re Cookin’,

Chef Alli