Roasted Tomato Soup (For Grilled Cheese)

Name: Roasted Tomato Soup (For Grilled Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole garlic; 6 tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow onion; 1 pt cherry tomatoes; Olive oil; Salt; Black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup tomato sauce; 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil; Parmesan rinds; bacon bits; additional parmesan

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This Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese is the ultimate cozy comfort dish. Made with a blend of fresh roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, red pepper, and cherry tomatoes, the soup is deeply flavorful, creamy, and layered with richness. Finished with Parmesan, basil, and a drizzle of cream, it pairs perfectly with a crispy grilled cheese for dipping.

Roasted Tomato Soup (For Grilled Cheese)

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Ingredients

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Step 2
Add garlic heads (wrapped in foil), drizzle all vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
Step 3
Roast for 45–60 minutes until deeply caramelized.
Step 4
In a large pot, melt butter and a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until tender, then add minced garlic.
Step 5
Once garlic is fragrant, stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened. Add tomato sauce and roasted vegetables.
Step 6
Pour in broth and season again to taste. Blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
Step 7
Bring to a simmer and stir in heavy cream. Add Parmesan rinds if using and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
Step 8
Remove rinds and stir in grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Step 9
Serve hot, topped with more cheese, cream, bacon bits, and a grilled cheese on the side.

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