Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheesy Garlic Toast

Prep Time 25-30 min. | Medium
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Remove seasoned butter portion cup from bag and bring to room temperature.
2. Heat large pot over med. high heat. Add onion mixture and 1/4 tsp. of kosher salt to pot. Saute for 3-5 min. or until the onions soften and become translucent.
3. Add tomato base and 2 cups of water to onion mixture and stir well to combine. Turn heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 20 min.
4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. With a bread knife, cut loaf lengthwise. Place French bread halves on a foil-lined baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread softened seasoned butter on each cut side and sprinkle with dash of kosher salt. Evenly distribute cheese blend over top of buttered halves. Bake for 10-12 min. until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
5. To finish the soup, turn off the heat and add bag of half & half. Stir to combine. To serve: Ladle soup in bowl and serve with sliced cheesy garlic toast.

Prep Time 25-30 min. | Large
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Remove seasoned butter portion cups from bag and bring to room temperature.
2. Heat large pot over med. high heat. Add onion mixture and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt to pot. Saute for 3-5 min. or until the onions soften and become translucent.
3. Add tomato base and 4 cups of water to onion mixture and stir well to combine. Turn heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 20 min.
4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. With a bread knife, cut loaves lengthwise. Place French bread halves on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread softened seasoned butter on each cut side and sprinkle with dash of kosher salt. Evenly distribute cheese blend over top of buttered halves. Bake for 10-12 min. until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
5. To finish the soup, turn off the heat and add bag of half & half. Stir to combine. To serve: Ladle soup in bowl and serve with sliced cheesy garlic toast.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – CAUTION: This meal may contain raw ingredients that cannot be eaten prior to thorough cooking. Store in freezer until ready to thaw or prepare.