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Tomato Soup with Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Tomato Soup

  • 2 lb Tomatoes, find the ripest and variety is nice too
  • 1 large onion, peeled and largely chopped
  • 5 large garlic cloves
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional, but I like what this adds
  • Handful of fresh basil
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese *THIS IS FOR 1 GRILLED CHEESE. Make as many as you need

  • 2 slices bread I like sourdough, use what you like
  • 2 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 clove Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh parsley or 1/2 tsp dried
  • salt
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese, more if you want I use cheddar but you can use what you like

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450.
  • Cut tomatoes in half or smaller if they are very large. Cut onions into large pieces. Peel garlic cloves.
  • Place all the veggies on a baking sheet then drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle generously again with salt, pepper, then toss everything together gently to get it all covered. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • When the veggies are done roasting, pour everything, including the juices and basil in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a large pot You can also place in a large pot and use an immersion blender. Keep the heat at low/medium. Add the stock and cream, stir. Adjsut seasoning and add more salt if needed.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, you can make the grilled cheese. Take the butter and mash it with the garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Spread over each slice. I also take a little extra butter and spread on the side that doesn't have garlic. I like to toast both slices for grilled cheese. It makes it so much better.
  • If you've toasted both sides, turn the heat a little lower than medium. Place one slice down, later cheese, then top with another. Use a spatula to gently press the bread down to melt the cheese. If you are making more sandwhiches, place the cooked ones in the oven on 100 F to keep warm. Serve with a bowl of soup and enjoy.
Keyword garlic bread, grilled cheese, tomato soup
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