Tomato soup with toasts
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the broth and 1 cup of water. Simmer until the tomatoes become soft, about 10 minutes. Blend the soup in a blender until smooth. Pour back into the pot and cook for another minute. Add the cream, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain excess fat. Lightly grease 8 slices of bread. On 4 slices, place the bacon and cheese, then top with the remaining bread slices. Fry the sandwiches in the skillet until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve the sandwiches with tomato soup. Garnish with fresh herbs and sour cream.