Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Crouton Bites

olive oil

small onion, diced

large carrot, peeled and diced

garlic cloves, diced

large tomatoes, diced ((about 2 cups))

vegetable stock

tomato paste

paprika

salt ((or to taste))

slices bread, any type you like (I used sourdough, for gluten free use your favorite certified GF bread)

thin slices cheddar cheese

Butter or oil