And what goes better with grilled cheese sandwhiches than tomato soup? I knew when I made the grilled cheese that I would need tomato soup to go with it, and canned tomato soup just wouldn't do with fancy grilled cheese.
I found this recipe for roasted tomato soup with basil, and since that's one of my favorite flavor combo's, I figured this would be perfect. The soup is just fancy enough to accompany the fancy grilled cheese.
Ingredients Needed:
3 lbs plum tomatoes
4 cups basil, choped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sweet yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 quart chicken stock
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes(with juice)
1 tbsp thyme(fresh is best, but if you dont have that, 1 tsp ground thyme worked just as well)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
To Make:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tomatoes into halves or wedges, and then toss with the 1/4 cup olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet covered with foil. Roast for 30-40 mintues. In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil together, then add the onions, garlic, and red pepper. Saute until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, and basil. Then add the roasted tomatoes including their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Pulse a few times in a blender. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches, or by itself.
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