Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful meal pairing creamy basil-tomato soup with a crispy, gooey Gouda grilled cheese sandwich made on rustic ciabatta bread. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this recipe highlights fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and rich Gouda cheese for a classic, satisfying combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Soup
- 4 tomatoes (cut into half)
- 5 basil leaves
- 30 ml heavy cream
- 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- 2 slices ciabatta bread
- 4 slices Gouda cheese
- 1 tbsp salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato pulp: Using a fine cheese grater, grate the inside of each halved tomato into a saucepan, leaving behind the skin. This process extracts the tomato juice and pulp needed for the soup base.
- Cook the tomato juice: Bring the grated tomato juice and pulp to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Blend the soup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the basil leaves, heavy cream, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Using an immersion blender, blend everything until smooth. Set the soup aside and keep warm.
- Assemble the grilled cheese: Butter one side of each ciabatta slice. Place the Gouda cheese slices between the unbuttered sides of bread, creating a sandwich with buttered sides facing out.
- Grill the sandwich: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor in your soup.
- Covering the sandwich while grilling helps melt the cheese evenly.
- You can substitute Gouda with cheddar or any melty cheese of your choice.
- Adjust seasoning in the soup to your taste before serving.
- For a smoother soup, strain it after blending to remove any tomato skins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Gouda Cheese, Basil Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Lunch, Quick Dinner
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