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Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 ½ lbs. tomatoes
- ½ onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1 sprig basil
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Grilled Cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 oz. havarti cheese, cubed
- 2 oz. cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
For the Soup
- First, preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Cut tomatoes into quarters, peel garlic cloves and add to a baking sheet with olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Roast this mixture for 35-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, add the roasted tomatoes and garlic.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. Then, stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning to taste.
For the Grilled Cheese
- While the soup is simmering, place a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet. Cut the havarti and cheddar cheeses into large cubes, then place on the bread. Place the second slice of bread, butter-side up, on top.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is gooey and melted.
Notes/Additions
Nutrition facts are for Grilled Cheese + 1 serving of Tomato Soup

