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Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese

Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese

A comforting blend of roasted tomatoes and grilled cheese, this Easy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese is perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Easy Dinner, Soup, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting tray
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients

  • 1500 grams Tomatoes Use ripe, seasonal tomatoes or canned.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 units Red onions Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
  • 125 grams Fresh basil leaves Not chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Tomato paste
  • 8 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
  • 125 milliliters Cream
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Fresh basil To serve

Grilled Cheese Ingredients

  • 2 slices Bread Per person
  • 2 cups Grated mozzarella
  • 2 cups Grated mature cheddar
  • Butter

Instructions
 

Soup Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  • Place the tomatoes in a roasting tray and add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Stir and roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
  • Sauté the onions in olive oil in a large pot until translucent. Add garlic and basil, and fry for another minute.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the soup until smooth, then add cream and season to taste.

Grilled Cheese Instructions

  • Mix mozzarella with cheddar. Place cheese on half of the bread slices, top with remaining slices, and butter both sides.
  • Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Serve the tomato soup with a drizzle of cream and fresh basil, along with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Notes

Roasting the tomatoes with aromatics builds great flavor. Using quality ingredients like balsamic vinegar pairs well with tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 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 Tomato basil soup, Tomato soup, Tomato soup recipe
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