Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons

INGREDIENTS

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup orzo
• Grilled Cheese Croutons (see below)
• 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• Large pinch of saffron threads
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano