Tiny Tomato Soup Shots with Grilled Cheese Croutons

new recipe my aunt made. i wanna try it and she sent over the recipe to me via the internet(: let me know if it was good! this is my 3rd thing on my never ending list to try!-nora

 

Tiny Tomato Soup Shots with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Makes 12 Soup Shots*
Prep Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Tomato Soup
1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of tomato soup
10 ounces chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
12 shot glasses or espresso cups and decorative toothpicks

Grilled Cheese Croutons
1-2 tablespoons butter
6 slices good quality, firm French or Italian bread, crusts removed
3-6 slices cheddar cheese
3-4 cherry tomatoes, sliced

*While 12 is the perfect amount when you’re entertaining, feel free to only make the amount of shots you need for a smaller group.



INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare soup according to package directions, using chicken broth in place of water. Stir in the basil, oregano and optional lemon zest. Keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Trim the crusts from each piece of bread. Fill with 1-2 thin slices of cheese to make 3 sandwiches. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
3. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut each sandwich into quarters to create mini sandwich squares.
4. Thread 1 mini sandwich and 1 tomato slice onto each toothpick.
5. Pour about 3 tablespoons of soup into each shot glass. Garnish with thinly sliced basil if desired. Top each glass with a mini sandwich skewer. Serve on a decorative tray