Tomato Grilled Cheese Soup

Instructions

1. . Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. . Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add dried basil and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. . While soup simmers, make grilled cheese sandwiches. Butter bread slices, fill with cheddar, and cook in a skillet until golden on both sides.
4. . Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Stir in cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
5. . Cut grilled cheese sandwiches into 1-inch cubes. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grilled cheese croutons.