Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
A comforting bowl of creamy tomato soup paired with crispy grilled cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Non-stick Skillet
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
Ingredients for Tomato Soup
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes Do not drain
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 ¾ cup Vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chopped basil
- ¼ cup Shredded parmesan cheese
Ingredients for Grilled Cheese
- 4 slices Bread of choice
- 4 slices Cheese of choice
- 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Step 3: Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Step 4: Pour in the canned tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 5: Add the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Step 6: Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Step 7: Stir in the fresh basil and parmesan cheese, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Step 8: For the grilled cheese, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Assemble the sandwich with cheese between two slices of bread.
- Step 9: Butter the outside of the bread and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Step 10: Serve the grilled cheese alongside the tomato soup.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of bread and cheese!