Bloody Mary Soup with Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese C

Name: Bloody Mary Soup with Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; Celery salt; Coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 cup vodka; 2 cups spicy tomato juice, such as Spicy Hot V-8 juice; 2 cups beef stock; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish; 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; One 28-to 32-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes; Softened butter; 8 slices pumpernickel bread; 8 deli slices yellow Cheddar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 onions, chopped
Celery salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup vodka
2 cups spicy tomato juice, such as Spicy Hot V-8 juice
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
One 28-to 32-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes
Softened butter
8 slices pumpernickel bread
8 deli slices yellow Cheddar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1
Heat the EVOO over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
2
Add the thyme, lemon zest, garlic, celery and onions.
3
Season the vegetables with the celery salt and black pepper.
4
Cook the vegetables to tender, then deglaze with the vodka.
5
Add the spicy tomato juice, stock, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire and canned tomatoes.
6
Bring the soup to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
7
Simmer to thicken and combine flavors, about 30 minutes.
8
Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
9
Reheat over medium heat.
10
To serve, while the soup warms up, butter 8 slices of the bread on one side.
11
Build the sandwiches with the Cheddar slices, buttered sides facing out.
12
Griddle or grill the sandwiches over medium heat until deeply crispy and the cheese melts.
13
Using a serrated knife, cut each sandwich into nine 1-inch croutons.
14
Stir the lemon juice into the hot soup just before serving.
15
Ladle the soup into shallow bowls, then sprinkle with the parsley and top with the croutons.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bloody Mary Soup with Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bloody Mary Soup with Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese Croutons

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