Grilled Cheese Dippers

1.In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

2.Add crushed tomatoes and broth and season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and stir.

3.Using a rolling pin, roll bread into flat, ¼-inch-thick squares. Place 1 slice cheddar cheese on each piece of bread and tightly roll up.

4.In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Working in batches, add dippers to skillet, seam-side down, and cook, turning often, until bread is golden and cheese is melty, about 3 minutes. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel and add 1 tablespoon more butter before next batch of dippers.

5.Ladle soup into bowls and serve with grilled cheese dippers.