Name: Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bulb whole garlic; 2 onions; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp basil; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 0.63 cup water; 0.63 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper; 4 slices toast bread; 2 slices cheddar cheese; 1 handful cheese

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Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese

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Ingredients

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Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese

1 bulb whole garlic

2 onions

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

2 teaspoons butter

1 tbsp tomato paste

⅔ cup water

⅔ cup heavy cream

salt and pepperto taste

4 slices toast bread

2 slices cheddar cheese

1 handful cheese

Instructions

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Soup

Cut tomatoes, garlic, and onions in halves/quarters. Place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, oregano, and basil.

Roast in the oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 45–50 minutes.

In a pot, melt the butter and briefly sauté the tomato paste.

Add the roasted vegetables, pour in the water.

Season with salt and pepper, then blend with an immersion blender or in a blender until smooth.

Stir in the cream. Top with a little cream when serving.

Grilled Cheese

Place 1 slice of cheddar and 1 handful of grated cheese between two slices of bread.

Fry in a pan with a little butter or oil until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast Your Tomato Base 🍅
Roast the tomatoes, garlic, and onions at 400°F for 25-30 minutes before blending to develop deep, caramelized flavors that make the soup significantly richer than using raw ingredients.
Butter Your Bread Generously 🧈
Spread softened butter on both outer sides of your bread and cook over medium heat (not high) for 4-5 minutes per side to achieve a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the cheese melted inside.
Strain for Silky Texture 🥄
Pass your blended soup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove tomato seeds and skin for an ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality consistency that pairs beautifully with grilled cheese.
Layer Your Cheeses 🧀
Use a combination of sharp cheddar with a melting cheese like Gruyère or mozzarella to achieve both complex flavor depth and optimal melt quality for your grilled cheese sandwich.
Finish with Fresh Basil Last 🌿
Add torn fresh basil in the final 30 seconds before serving to preserve its bright, aromatic qualities that complement the creamy soup and crispy sandwich perfectly.