Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A comforting and delicious roasted tomato soup served with crispy grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the fresh basil.
- For the grilled cheese, butter one side of each slice of bread. Place cheese between two slices, buttered side out, and grill until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the soup hot with grilled cheese sandwiches on the side.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of cream after blending.
- You can substitute the vegetable broth with chicken broth if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup with 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg