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As a Latina, I enjoy cooking with fresh, natural, and quality ingredients — just like my Mom and grandmas. These Spicy Tomato Soup Shots with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches– cooked with Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce and Kraft® Parmesan Cheese — are a family favorite and will be a real sensation among guests.
The reason why I trust Hunt’s® tomato products (to prepare this dish and many others) is because they have no artificial preservatives and are 100 % natural. If you didn’t know, all Hunt’s® tomatoes are grown in sunny California (the state where I used to live) and canned within hours of being picked.
I loooove to create Latin recipes (many of which call for tomatoes and tomato products), like our spicy tomato soup shots. They are small in portion, yet full of flavor — and can be served as a party or holiday appetizer, or as a starter to a great meal.
Talking about great meals, I am always looking for ideas to diversify my Latin table. For this reason, I also use the Hunt’s® Signature Recipe Collection™, and Hunt’s Kraft® Recipes available at Hunts.com. The recipes found there are easy to prepare, combining natural and nutritious ingredients.
Since October is National Tomato Month, now is the perfect time to try out any of Hunt’s® Signature Recipes that will delight your family, such as Easy Chicken Parmesan, Nacho Macaroni and Cheese Bake, and Chorizo Bolognese. Mmmmmm!!! Since Hunt’s has teamed up with Kraft® for a second year to create 12 new signature recipes featuring Hunt’s® canned tomatoes and Kraft® Parmesan Cheese, check out those recipes as well to find meal ideas that your family will love.
Ah yes… and don’t worry about those tomato sauce leftovers. Hunt’s Tetra Pack packaging keeps its products fresh for longer. You only have to reseal and reuse… This can be quite handy, don’t you think? Well, try Hunt’s tomato sauce. its other tomato products, and easy recipes — which will add big flavors to your table…
… And next time that you are receiving guests, serve our spicy tomato soup shots paired with mini grilled cheese sandwiches (sopa de tomate com mini sanduíches de queijo)— or simply fill a bowl and enjoy a comforting meal, like I did!!!
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Spicy Tomato Soup Shots
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1-2 malagueta or tabasco pepper s
- 2 cups Hunt's® Tomato Sauce or 1/2 carton of 33.5oz
- 1 teaspoon Hunt's® Tomato Paste
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 dash cumin
- Salt to taste
- Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese to sprinkle
- A few leaves of cilantro or parsley to garnish optional
Instructions
- In a medium stainless steel saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sweat onion until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and pepper, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Remove soup from heat. Add the yogurt, the soup, cumin and salt to a blender. Blend until soup is smooth (To avoid spillage, make sure to press the lid of the blender on tightly). Pour in glass shots or bowls, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired. Spicy tomato soup can be accompanied by mini grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe yields 5 (8-ounce) cups of soup.
- NOTE: To make Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, sprinkle Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese on the buttered sides of each sandwich and fill sandwich with a slice of your favorite semi-soft cheese (e.g. American cheese, Asadero, and the Brazilian Minas and Prato). Grill sandwiches in skillet until cheese melts and bread is toasty and golden brown. Slice into mini sandwiches (each standard-size sandwich can be sliced into thirds) and serve with spicy tomato soup shots.
Recipe Notes
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Ooh Denise – these are so gorgeous – so elegant – and I love the sutle cumin flavor in them!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Shashi!!! I am glad that you enjoy them…
These shots contain tomoato soup with Latin flavors such as cumin, cilantro, and malagueta pepper. I hope you can try this one day.
Daniela says
This doesn’t only look cute, I’m sure it tastes as well fantastic.
Beautiful presentation and a gorgeous idea for appetizers.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Daniela!!!!
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
It’s great to find products that are natural, and that we can use to produce our latin meals.
Denise Browning says
I agree with you, Nydia!!!
Coffee and Crumpets says
I saw these in my inbox first thing this morning while still in bed….and I was hungry 🙁 Unfortunately, I didn’t get any, but it’s so nice and cold here in CO these days, that a tomato soup sounds perfect! Love these mini versions, absolutely adorable.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Nazneen! If we didn’t live so far from each other, I would invite to have these here with us.
Liz says
My daughter adores tomato soup and my goal this winter is to find the best recipe (she hasn’t loved what I’ve come up with so far! The challenge is on!). I’ll definitely try this recipe…and if she doesn’t like it, I know I will!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Liz!
If she is not a fan of spicy food, please skip the pepper — although this soup was not that spicy. My hubby and I love it so much that I intend to make it again and again. I also used Greek nonfat yogurt to balance the sweetness of the tomato sauce and make the soup healthier I hope she gives this a try and enjoy.
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean we need to miss out on great tomato flavor. The Spicy Tomato Shots are a perfect way to enjoy tomatoes all year long!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Deb! October is tomato month… This is why I made this soup.
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
damn delicious and comforting entree!!!
lovin the tangy, spicy and savoury flavour on it
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Dedy! My husband and I are fans of this soup.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Oh my gawd!! These are some of the cutest shots ever!!
Denise Browning says
Kiran, dear… Thanks a lot!!!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
What an elegant twist on grilled cheese & tomato soup! It looks so fancy and so yummy!
Denise Browning says
Amy: Thanks! This is our new family fave… I hope you can make these for your next party or holiday event since they are simple and comforting.
Judit + Corina | Glamorous Bite says
We have to leave it to you Denise, to come up with an elegant and beautiful idea to serve tomato soup! These shots look darling and would love to sip the whole row 🙂
By the way we do use Hunts tomato paste and sauce.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Judith and Corina!
I also love to use Hunt’s tomato products — as well as Kraft cheeses. I hope you can make these for your next get-together. They are so simple yet full of flavor.
Gourmet Getaways says
What a delicious looking entrée! The tomato soup looks so creamy, yum!
I have been looking through your site and I love all your images, so beautiful. I wanted to thank you also, I have been receiving referral traffic from you, I’m not sure which story you mentioned but I have noticed click throughs so thank you for the mention 🙂
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Julie
Gourmet Getaways
Denise Browning says
Hi, Julie!
Thank you for always doing a great job. It is a pleasure to link back to you.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches is such a classic! But you’ve taken the concept to a whole new level. Excellent soup! And really fun pictures. Thanks.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, John! This tomato soup has a few Latin ingredients and is also healthier since doesn’t contain heavy cream but nonfat yogurt.
Sugar et al. says
These are lovely Denise! What makes them all the more awesome is the spice in them. Such a pretty colour too.
Denise Browning says
A touch of cumin and pepper make all the difference for sure.
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Heck to the YEASSS. So lovely … I could go a few shots now. Thanks for the lovely recipe Denise, I like the hit of Tabasco for spice. I often serve things in little cups or shot glasses just so I can feel fancy. 🙂 And now Summer is on the way, I can get my tomato on biiiig time.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Anna! Thanks…Make this recipe and you won’t regret… It has a kick and also is healthier than the traditional tomato soup. Enjoy!
Juliana says
Oh Denise, these little shots of tomato soup with the grilled cheese sandwich are so cute…love the “spicy” in this soup…
Hope you are having a wonderful week dear 😀
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Juliana! Likewise.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
This is one of my all time favorite lunches. Your version is so cute and looks delicious. I love that it has a bit of pizazz!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Chris!
marcela says
Soup shots? Sounds great! 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you!
Little Cooking Tips says
This tomato soup just entered our “must cook” list!! Delicious and healthy recipe Denise! Have a wonderful Sunday 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks to both of you. Likewise!
Francesca says
I love that you made the grilled cheese soldiers just the right size to fit in the soup. Clever!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Francesca! It was a fortunate combo that my family loved it.
Lail | With A Spin says
Love mini food. This one doubles up as comforting too. Fabulous Denise.
Little Cooking Tips says
Beautiful presentation Denise! Loved the photos and the idea.
Lots of greetings from both, have a beautiful Sunday!:)
Denise Browning says
Thank you both. Wishing you a great Sunday and an awesome week!