Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
For the Soup
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2
On a baking sheet, add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper. Season with salt and red chili flakes. Drizzle with oil.
- 3
Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- 4
Remove from oven, peel tomatoes, and transfer to a pot.
- 5
Add basil leaves and blend mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- 7
Add broth and simmer for 5 minutes or until soup thickens.
- 8
Stir in heavy whipping cream and simmer for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- 9
Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated parsley, cheese, and cream.
- 10
In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
- 11
Add bread slices, then top with mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone cheese.
- 12
Close sandwich and grill for 7-8 minutes on one side or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
- 13
Flip and repeat until both sides are golden and crispy.
- 14
Serve warm with tomato soup.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor. Adjust spice level to taste. Experiment with different cheese combinations. Add basil leaves or other herbs for added flavor.