My homemade Cream of Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Slider recipes will warm your soul :) Perfect for a cold, rainy Monday!

HOMEMADE CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup finely chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup evaporated milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onions over medium high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until softened.  Add the garlic and sauté’ for 1 minute more.  Turn the heat down to very low and add remaining ingredients.  Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with fresh or dried basil if desired and top with sour cream.  Great with grilled cheese sandwiches J

GRILLED CHEESE SLIDERS

1 loaf French bread, sliced thin

¾ cup mayo

1 (8-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and spread on sliced bread to make little sandwiches.  I like to use my Panini machine for these, but they work well in a skillet, too, just as you would cook a regular grilled cheese sandwich.