Cheesy Apple Sausage Tomato Soup

Sauteing the onion and garlic In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Cooking the sausages Add the sliced sausages to the pot and cook until browned.

Creating the soup base Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Blending the soup Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.

Adding milk and seasonings Stir in the milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Preparing the cheese croutons To make the cheese croutons, spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place the slices, buttered side down, on a hot pan or griddle.

Melting the cheese on the croutons Sprinkle shredded cheese on the non-buttered side of each bread slice. Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.

8.Serve the soup hot, topped with the cheese croutons. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of orange juice.