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Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

Velvety roasted Roma tomato basil soup paired with golden sourdough grilled cheese croutons. Easy 35-minute cozy autumn comfort food ready in one pot!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup sweet cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 8 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or halal chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh sweet basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar
  • 4 slices thick slices rustic sourdough bread
  • 1.5 cups aged sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, softened for grilling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange halved Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, quartered onions, and whole garlic cloves in a single layer. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tomato edges are lightly charred and onions are tender and caramelized.
  4. Transfer roasted vegetables and all accumulated sheet-pan juices into a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add fresh basil leaves. Use an immersion hand blender to puree soup directly in the pot until silky smooth and velvety.
  6. Stir in heavy whipping cream and balsamic vinegar. Simmer on low for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Prepare grilled cheese: Butter sourdough slices, layer with sharp cheddar, and skillet-toast over medium heat until golden brown and melted. Slice into 1-inch croutons and serve floating over hot soup bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1650IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2.4mg

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