Name: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) cherry tomatoes; 1 medium onion, roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped; 1 whole garlic bulb, top trimmed; 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for garnish; ½ tsp chili flakes (optional); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 100 ml (⅓ cup) water; 100 ml (⅓ cup) cream (heavy or single cream); 5 fresh basil leaves; Fresh parsley, for garnish; 4 slices bread (your choice); 4 slices cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsp butter

Description

An all-time comfort combination: creamy roasted tomato and bell pepper soup paired with golden, melty cheddar grilled cheese sandwiches—perfect for cozy lunches or easy dinners.

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb) cherry tomatoes

1 medium onion, roughly chopped

1 red bell pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped

1 whole garlic bulb, top trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for garnish

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

100 ml (⅓ cup) water

100 ml (⅓ cup) cream (heavy or single cream)

5 fresh basil leaves

Fresh parsley, for garnish

4 slices bread (your choice)

4 slices cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp butter

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
Place onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add trimmed garlic bulb cut side up.
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Roast for 40–45 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Transfer vegetables and garlic to pot or blender. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skin into mix.
Add water, cream, and basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
Warm soup gently if needed, adjust seasoning.
Butter bread slices. Assemble sandwiches with cheddar cheese between two slices, buttered sides out.
Heat skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melted, pressing gently.
Serve sandwiches cut for dipping alongside soup garnished with parsley, olive oil, and chili flakes.

Notes

Use any bread or cheese variation as desired.
For dairy-free, substitute cream and cheese with plant-based options.
Adjust chili flakes for heat preference.
To prevent burning grilled cheese, use medium heat and flip carefully.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting and Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich with soup
Calories: 580
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 65mg