Cozy Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bliss
Warm, melt-in-your-mouth grilled cheese sandwiches paired with a velvety homemade tomato soup create a comforting meal perfect for chilly days. Made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and creamy cheeses, this duo tantalizes the taste buds, inviting you for a cozy dip into happiness. Serve it with a side of crispy pickles for added zest!
ingredients
- 8 slices of whole grain bread
- 8 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups of diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; add onion and sauté until translucent.
- 2.
Add garlic and diced tomatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Pour in vegetable broth, add sugar, dried basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to a smooth consistency.
- 5.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- 6.
Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- 7.
Place four slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet; layer each with two slices of cheese.
- 8.
Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- 9.
Grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring cheese is melted.
- 10.
Serve the sandwiches hot with the tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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