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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 816kcal

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 cup Crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 TBSP Sugar to taste
  • 2 TBSP Fresh basil chopped
  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • 6 to 8 Crackers

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Grilled Cheese

  • 4 slices Sourdough bread or bread of your choice
  • 6 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 2 TBSP Butter

Lemon Water

  • 24 oz Water cold
  • 8 slices Lemon
  • 2 tsp Sugar to taste
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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 garlic sauté until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes to build flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the sugar to taste as needed to balance any acidity.
  • Layer the bread with 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.
  • Place in a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth. Top with basil and parsley.
  • Mix together the water, lemon, and sugar to taste. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Cut the sandwich in half and serve it with soup, crackers, and lemon water.

Nutrition

Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1438mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2195IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 560mg | Iron: 5mg