Savory French Toast & Tomato Soup

Who doesn’t love dipping cheesy bread into a warm bowl of soup? This classic combo will have you feeling like you’re wrapped up in a cozy shawl at a quaint outdoor cafe in your favorite European city, watching the interesting people scurry by. Maybe with a light red wine to sip. And it’s all made from basic supplies in your pantry.

Savory French Toast

by Susan Westmoreland

Ingredients:
6 pieces of bread
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, Gruyere, or cheddar
optional sliver of garlic or other spices
salt and pepper
1 tbsp oil

Tomato Soup
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
28-oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
2 cups broth
salt and pepper
butter, cheese, cream, or high quality olive oil for drizzling/stirring/sprinkling over finished soup