Description
This easy tomato soup with grilled cheese is a classic comfort food combination that is perfect for any time of year. The rich, velvety tomato soup pairs perfectly with the crispy, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Soup:
- 1 1/2 kg (3lbs) Tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
- 2 slices bread per person
- 2 cups grated mozzarella
- 2 cups grated mature cheddar
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Roast the tomatoes: Place the halved tomatoes in a roasting tray with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Sauté onions: In a pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, basil, and fry briefly.
- Add ingredients: Add roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend: Remove from heat, blend the soup until smooth, then add cream and season.
- Make grilled cheese: Mix cheeses, fill bread with cheese, and cook in a pan until golden and melted.
- Serve: Serve soup with cream, basil, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Notes
- Roasting the tomatoes before blending adds depth of flavor.
- Use canned tomatoes if fresh aren’t available.
- Experiment with flavors like balsamic, basil, and garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
