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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
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Ingredients:
Soup: 1 pound Cherry Tomatoes 1 medium onion - roughly chopped 1 red bell pepper - deseeded and roughly chopped 1 whole garlic bulb (top trimmed to expose the cloves) 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup heavy cream 5 fresh basil leaves fresh parsley for garnish Sandwich: 4 slices toast 4 slices cheddar cheese 2 tbsp butter
Preparation:
Roast the Vegetables for the Soup: Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to get it nice and hot for roasting the veggies. Prepare the Vegetables:Chop the onion and bell pepper into large chunks. Place them in a baking dish along with the cherry tomatoes. Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves and add it to the dish with the cut side facing up. Season and Roast:Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables, and sprinkle with chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized. Transfer the Roasted Veggies:Once the vegetables are roasted to perfection, transfer them to a pot or a blender. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the mix. Add Liquid and Blend:Pour in the water and cream, and add fresh basil leaves. Use a stick blender or a normal blender to puree the soup until it’s smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Heat and Garnish:Gently heat the soup in a pot if necessary. When serving, garnish with extra chili flakes, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor and color. Make the Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Butter the Bread:Butter one side of each slice of bread with the 2 tablespoons of butter. This will ensure the bread gets golden and crispy when grilled. Assemble the Sandwich:Place a slice of cheddar cheese between two slices of bread, making sure the buttered sides are facing out. Repeat for the second sandwich. Grill the Sandwich:Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. Press down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt faster. Serve and Enjoy:Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches into halves or quarters for easy dipping. Serve alongside the warm, creamy tomato soup, and enjoy the ultimate comfort meal.
