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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe

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A cozy and comforting grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe perfect for rainy days, made with simple pantry ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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  • 28 oz (800g) canned whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480 ml) vegetable broth
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120 ml) heavy cream
  • 8 slices (about 200g) sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices thick-cut white or sourdough bread
  • 4 tablespoons (¼ cup / 60g) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Open the canned tomatoes and measure the broth. Slice the cheese if using a block.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add tomatoes and broth, then simmer: pour in the canned tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend and finish the soup: remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Make the grilled cheese sandwiches: heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice generously. Place half the slices butter-side-down on the skillet, top each with 2 slices of cheddar, then cover with remaining bread slices butter-side-up. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip sautéing the onion and garlic to build flavor and cut acidity.’, ‘Use thick-cut bread to prevent sogginess and hold up to dipping.’, ‘Butter the bread slices, not the pan, for even browning and richer taste.’, ‘Blend the soup thoroughly for a smooth texture; remove from heat before adding cream to avoid curdling.’, ‘Save a splash of soup or broth to thin the soup if it becomes too thick.’, ‘Cook grilled cheese on medium heat to avoid burning or sogginess.’]

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Keywords: grilled cheese, tomato soup, comfort food, rainy day recipe, easy soup, family meal, cheddar, homemade soup

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