Skip the dipping and add crispy grilled cheese croutons right into your soup instead. Don't have a panini press? Make the grilled cheese for the croutons in a skillet or in a waffle maker instead. Opt for San Marzano tomatoes if you can. They have a much richer flavor and they tend to be lower in sodium.
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, "no-chicken" broth or vegetable broth
¼ cup heavy cream (Optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 large slices whole-wheat country bread
2 ounces sliced sharp Cheddar cheese (3 slices)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
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