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Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese

Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese

This Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese is a comforting meal featuring roasted tomatoes and creamy cheese sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course sandwich, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting tray
  • large pot
  • blender
  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients
  

Tomato Soup Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg Tomatoes Use ripe, seasonal tomatoes or replace with whole canned tomatoes.
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 red onions finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves Do not chop, will be blended.
  • 2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 8 cups vegetable / chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup cream
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil to serve

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread per person
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella
  • 2 cups grated mature cheddar
  • butter

Instructions
 

Tomato Soup Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  • Place the tomatoes in a roasting tray and add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are broken down and have started to caramelize.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, sauté the onions in some olive oil until they are translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and basil and fry for another minute.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar. Stir to combine all the ingredients and pour in the stock.
  • Lower the heat and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup until smooth using a blender or an immersion blender.
  • Add the cream and season to taste.

Grilled Cheese Instructions

  • Mix the mozzarella with the cheddar. Add ½ cup cheese to half of the slices of bread. Sandwich with the remaining bread. Butter both sides generously.
  • Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the homemade tomato soup with a drizzle of cream and fresh basil leaves with the grilled cheese sandwiches.

Notes

Roasting the tomatoes builds serious flavor. Balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic complement the tomatoes perfectly. A pinch of chili flakes adds heat if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2303IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 531mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, Easy Recipes, Easy Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, quick meals, Tomato Soup Recipe
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