Author Notes
Simple, delicious comfort food--I really can’t even imagine a better grilled cheese or a better tomato soup.
—honestandtasty
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Ingredients
- Rustic Tomato Basil Soup
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1
large onion, diced
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4
cloves garlic, diced
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2 1/2 tablespoons
tomato paste
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4 cups
chicken stock
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1 tablespoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
black pepper (add a little more if you like the heat)
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne (optional, but I love it)
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28 ounces
peeled San Marzano tomatoes in juice (1 large can), crush well with hands
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1
big handful basil leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup
heavy cream
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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6 tablespoons
salted butter, softened
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8
slices sourdough bread
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2 cups
gruyere cheese, shredded
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2 cups
extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Rustic Tomato Basil Soup
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In a large pot on med-low heat, add oil and butter.
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One it melts, add the onion and sauté for about 15 min (mixing it around to keep from burning) or until perfectly caramelized.
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Add in tomato paste and sauté together for another minute.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes and put the lid on the pot to bring to a gentle boil. After the soup has reached a gentle boil, turn to low heat. At this point, go ahead and make the grilled cheese sandwiches because the soup is almost done. A couple minutes before serving the dish, stir in the basil and cream to the soup.
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Place griddle/nonstick pan on med-low heat.
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Generously butter one side of each of the sourdough bread slices.
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Add a hefty handful of cheese to each slice and top with the other slice (butter side UP).
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Remove from heat, slice, and serve with tomato basil soup---and enjoy!
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