Tomato Meatball Soup

1 (15-ounce) can Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Sauce
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 (20-ounce) package Trader Joe’s Party Size Mini Meatballs
1/2 loaf Trader Joe’s Ciabatta
4 slices Swiss cheese

1. Preheat the oven’s broiler.

2. In a medium pot, combine the tomato sauce, water, half-and-half, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer. Add the meatballs and cook until hot, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, slice the bread lengthwise. Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet and layer each half with 2 slices of cheese. Put the bread under the broiler to toast, 2 to 3 minutes, checking it about every 30 seconds.

4. Cut the bread into bite-size crouton pieces. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the cheese croutons.

Recipe source: http://www.grandparents.com