Comforting Cheesy Chicken and Noodle Soup

This simple soup is prepared with homemade bread crumbs and tasty fontina cheese. The soup is canned making it a quick and simple meal.

Ingredients:

• 6 1/2 -inch thick Italian bread slices
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Soup:
• 3 cans 1-lb 3 oz rich and hearty chicken noodle soup
• Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan-Romano grated cheese ***see note
• 6 1/2 inch slices fontina cheese ***see note
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions:

Turn oven to broil. Place bread on baking sheet, drizzle olive oil on the Italian bread, broil until medium brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes then dice into bite size pieces. Divide soup among 6 ovenproof bowls and microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot. Divide bread pieces and place on soup, sprinkle 1/2 cup grated cheese on each bowl, top with fontina cheese then divide and sprinkle the parsley on and broil until cheese is bubbly and a nice golden brown color. Remove from oven and serve with a small side salad if desired.

Number of Servings: serves 6

Notes from the Cook: