Spicy Tomato Bisque with Grilled Brie Toast

Nothing's more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup. This is a gussied-up version, with grilled Brie cheese sandwiches and spiced tomato bisque with basil. As the soup soaks into the sandwich, break into pieces with your spoon and ladle up with the soup.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon dried basil
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 slices rye bread
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 4 ounces Brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven or a toaster oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread the Brie cheese onto two slices of bread, and top with remaining slices. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through. Cut in half, and set aside.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the tomato puree, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk in the cream cheese until well blended, then stir in the milk. Heat through without bringing to a boil. Stir in the fresh basil, and remove from the heat.

Step 4

To serve, place each sandwich half into a separate bowl. Ladle soup over each one into the bowl. Serve immediately.