*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              Cheddared Tomato Soup w/Double Cheese Crouton

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Cheese
                Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      slices        White or whole wheat bread -- remove crusts
   2      tablespoons   Butter -- soft
   1      can           Cheddar Cheese soup
   1      can           Condensed Tomato Soup
   2      cans          Milk -- soup cans
     1/4  teaspoon      Hot pepper sauce
   2      slices        Cheddar cheese -- 1oz ea
   3      slices        Swiss cheese -- 3/4oz ea

Spread bread with butter on one side; set aside. In a large pan using a wire whisk,
 combine soups; gradually whisk in milk. Over medium heat, heat soup until hot, stirring
 frequently. Add pepper sauce, cover and set aside. In a large skillet or griddle over
 medium heat place 4 sl bread, butter-side down. Cover with Cheddar and Swiss cheeses,
 cutting to fit bread; top with remaining 4 sl bread, butter-side up. Cook until golden brown
, turning once,, 1 to 2 minutes on each side; remove from skillet. Cut each
 sandwich into 1" squares. In 4 bowls, ladle hot soup; top with sandwich squares and
 garnish with chopped chives, if desired; serve immediately. 

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