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Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe

This Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe is rich, creamy and full of flavor. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold night!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 307 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

for the soup

  • 1 kg ripe tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 garlic gloves
  • 1/2 cup shopped Basle
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • salt and peppers to taste

for the grilled cheese

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the tomatoes in a roasting pot and add the Balsamic, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and place on the grill for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are broken down and have started to caramelize.
  • In a large pot, 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
  • Add the cream and season to taste.
  • To make the grilled cheese sandwiches. Add the cheese to 2 slices of bread.. Butter both sides generously.
  • Cook on the grill, over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the tomato soup with a swirl of cream and fresh basil leaves with the grilled cheese.