Macaroni & Cheese Soup with Fresh Tomato with Buttered Toasts

Indulge in the ultimate comfort on a cold winter day with our Macaroni & Cheese Soup with Fresh Tomato with Buttered Toasts. This heartwarming soup is like a cozy blanket for your taste buds, offering comfort and satisfaction in every spoonful.

Picture a velvety, creamy macaroni and cheese soup, brimming with the rich, aged cheddar goodness you crave during the winter chill. But here's where it becomes extra special – it's adorned with slices of fresh, juicy tomatoes, delicately placed on perfectly buttered and toasted bread.

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup elbow macaroni
Cooking spray
2 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4½ -inch-thick slices baguette
Freshly ground pepper
1 shallot
1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3¾ cups chicken broth
1¼ cups milk
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste 

PREPARATION:

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs; drain.

Mist a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the tomato and baguette slices on it in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Bake until the bread is golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Mince the shallots, carrot and celery in a food processor. Mist a saucepan with cooking spray. Add the vegetables and cook over medium-high heat until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the broth and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Add the milk, cheeses and macaroni and stir until the cheeses melt. Season with pepper. Top the toasts with tomatoes; serve on the soup. Serve with a side of sliced sausages or sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

With each comforting bite, you'll experience the warmth of the mac and cheese, the refreshing burst of tomato flavor, and the soothing crunch of buttered toast. It's a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that warms you from the inside out, providing the kind of comfort only a hearty, homemade dish can deliver.

Whether you enjoy it as a comforting meal or as a side to your favorite winter entrée, Macaroni & Cheese Soup with Fresh Tomato on Buttered Toasts is the epitome of culinary comfort. It's a soothing embrace, a culinary hug, and a delicious way to chase away the winter blues." 🧀🍅🍞🍲