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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 942kcal

Ingredients

Tomato Soup

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 TBSP Butter
  • 1/4 cup Onion rough chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 TBSP Sugar

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Grilled Cheese

  • 4 slices Sourdough bread or bread of your choice
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 2 oz Pita chips
  • 1/2 cup Hummus

Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Add the olive oil and butter to a soup pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and sauté it for 5-7 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and cream. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the sugar to taste if needed to balance any acidity.
  • Place in a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Layer the bread with cheese, tomato, cheese, and top with a bread slice. Spread the butter on both of the outer sides of the sandwich.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium-low heat. Cook the sandwich to golden brown on both sides and until the cheese has melted completely, covered with a lid.
  • Cut the sandwich in half and serve it with soup, pita chips, hummus, and sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 942kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1706mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2126IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 7mg