Tomato soup and grilled cheese, a classic combination that is both comforting and delicious. This recipe takes it up a notch by adding a parmesan frico, a crispy cheese cracker, to the grilled cheese, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture. The soup is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic, simmered in a flavorful broth, while the grilled cheese is made with a combination of sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses. The frico is made by melting parmesan cheese in a pan until it is golden brown and crispy, adding a delightful crunch to the sandwich.
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CREAMY TOMATO PARMESAN SOUP
Homemade tomato soup with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. You many never eat the canned stuff again after trying this easy recipe.
Provided by Danelle
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrot, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Whisk in broth and cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Stir in tomatoes and heavy cream.
- Add Parmesan and heat through until cheese is melted. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in basil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 164 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 39 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 688 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat
EASY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE
Easy roasted tomato soup served with a simple, extra-cheesy grilled cheese sandwich is comfort food personified. Served with a swirl of cream and fresh basil, it's your childhood favorite all grown up.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Easy Dinner Soup Vegetarian
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°c.
- Place the tomatoes (if using canned tomatoes, add all the juices as well) in a roasting tray and add the Balsamic, olive oil, sugar and salt. Stir to combine and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are broken down and have started to caramelize.
- In a large pot, sauté the onions in some olive oil until they are translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and basil and fry for another minute.
- Add the roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Stir to combine all the ingredients and pour in the stock.
- Lower the heat and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup.
- Add the cream and season to taste.
- To make the grilled cheese sandwiches, mix the mozzarella with the cheddar. Add ½ cup cheese to half of the slices of bread. Sandwich with the remaining bread. Butter both sides generously.
- Cook in a non-stick pan, over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the tomato soup with a swirl of cream and fresh basil leaves with the grilled cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 668 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BETTER-THAN-GRILLED CHEESE TOMATO SOUP
This tomato soup is perfect with grilled cheese.
Provided by Dezzie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil together in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion and carrot until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, and diced tomatoes into onion mixture; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, stir sugar into tomato mixture, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add cream and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add basil to soup and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Serve chunky or puree with an immersion blender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1395.4 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
TOMATO-PARMESAN SOUP
Everyone will love this fun spin on classic tomato soup, which tastes just like pizza sauce! We use leftover Parmesan rinds, plus garlic and Italian seasoning to elevate it.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and lightly browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the mixture is well coated, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, parmesan rind, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the soup is slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; discard the bay leaves and Parmesan rind. Blend the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup among bowls. Top with basil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
QUICK TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE
When done well, this age-old combination can be exactly what you want. Here, the cooking is as easy as the eating: While you get the soup started in a pot with a can of tomatoes and little more than onion and butter (in the style of Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce), you assemble and pan-fry the sandwiches. The particular joy of these lies in their soft, quiet flavors: A thin layer of mayonnaise spread on the inside of the bread heats with the mozzarella, a mild cheese that lets you taste the bread and butter as they are. With a filling this rich and gooey, you want a delicate sweet enriched loaf like brioche or milk bread.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, sandwiches, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the soup: Dump the canned tomatoes and their juices into a medium pot and using your hands, tear into coarse chunks. Swish the broth in the empty tomato can and add to the pot.
- Stir in the onion, butter, oregano and sugar and season generously with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and the tomatoes have broken down, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread and evenly sprinkle the cheese and a little oregano on the mayonnaise side of 4 slices. Top with the cheeseless slices, mayonnaise-side down.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan, then flip the sandwiches with a spatula, move them around to coat with the butter and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to lowest setting to keep sandwiches warm.
- Carefully purée the tomato soup using a blender until smooth and creamy, adding more broth if needed to loosen to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the grilled cheeses to a cutting board and cut each in half diagonally. Serve alongside the soup.
TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS RECIPE BY TASTY
Name a better pair than tomato soup and grilled cheese-while we wait, we'll dig into this creamy soup and crouton combo. Rather than serving the grilled cheese as whole sandwiches, we cube ours into croutons and serve directly on top of the soup for crunchy, cheesy goodness in every bite.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the soup: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the olive oil and butter together over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Add the salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, sugar, tomatoes and their juices, vegetable stock, and basil. Bring to a boil, using a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basil sprig, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, ladle the soup into a standing blender, working in batches, and blend until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream to the soup, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, until warmed through.
- Make the croutons: On a cutting board, butter both sides of each slice of bread. Lay the cheese on 2 of the bread slices. Top with the other slices of bread, creating a sandwich.
- Heat a large pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is warm, add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the underside, 2-3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches over and continue cooking until the other side golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the grilled cheese sandwiches to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch croutons.
- Serve the tomato soup topped with the grilled cheese croutons.
- Enjoy!
THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, large yellow onion, garlic, crushed tomato, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, white bread, butter, garlic, large egg, cheddar cheese, olive oil, dried oregano, pepper, salt
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the tomato soup: melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir for 6-8 minutes, until the onions just start to brown.
- Add the garlic and stir for another minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the soup from heat and transfer to a blender. Remove vent so that steam can escape. Blend for 2 minutes, until the soup is smooth and thick. Alternatively, leave the soup in the pot and use an immersion blender.
- Make the grilled cheese bowl: cut the crusts off the bread and set aside in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the bread slices into 3 lines: a line of 5, a line of 4, and a line of 2.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic and use a brush to spread the mixture over each piece of bread.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the bottom of each slice in egg wash and then dab the bottom of each piece of bread in the line of 5 and the line of 4. Dab all four sides of the bread in the group of 2. Overlap the edges of the 5 pieces of bread, then press the edges together to adhere. Repeat with the line of 4.
- In a greased medium oven-safe bowl, place one of the single slices of bread. Then, take the line of 5 slices and make it into a circle on the inside of the bowl. Press down the edges to adhere to the piece of bread at the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover the bread with 6 slices of cheese. Lay the remaining single slice of bread over the cheese, then make a circle with the line of 4 slices of bread, pressing to seal the edges and adhere to the bread below. Lay the remaining slice of cheese on the bottom.
- Using a small bowl, press down on the bread bowl to compress slightly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
- Make the crouton fries: Add the olive oil, oregano, pepper, and salt to the bowl with the crusts. Toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer the crusts to a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, until the crusts are golden brown.
- Remove the bowl and crouton fries from oven. Use tongs to move the bread bowl from the bowl to a serving dish. Fill with tomato soup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 13 grams
TOMATO COLD SOUP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE ICE CREAM
It's very easy to elaborate upon this fresh tomato based soup, but its incredible taste relies upon using top quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Use very ripe tomatoes for the fullest flavor.
Provided by VICENÇ
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes and basil into a large pot or bowl. Use a stick blender, food processor, or blender to puree the tomatoes and basil together. Gradually blend in the oil to form a good emulsion. If pureeing the mixture in smaller batches, add a bit of oil to each one. Season with salt and ground black pepper, but remember, the Parmesan ice cream will be salty. Place the tomato preparation in the refrigerator while the ice cream is prepared.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and continue to cook and stir until the cheese is melted, and the mixture is uniform. Season with a dash of freshly ground black pepper, and remove to a small bowl to cool. This will temper the mixture, so it will freeze more smoothly and evenly. When the cheese mixture has cooled a bit, place it in the freezer.
- Take the tomato mixture from the refrigerator, and pass it through a chinois, food mill or strainer with medium holes to remove bits of peel and seeds. The result should be a creamy liquid, not a tomato juice.
- Serve the cold soup in small bowls or large cups. Make little balls with the frozen cheese using a dessert spoon. Place a little ball of the Parmesan ice cream into each bowl just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 80.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 5 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes. This will give your soup the best flavor.
- Roast the tomatoes before making the soup. This will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the tomatoes. They should be in a single layer so that they can roast evenly.
- Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Serve the soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or a salad. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
- For the Parmesan frico, use a good quality Parmesan cheese. This will give the frico the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the Parmesan frico is golden brown before removing it from the pan. This will ensure that it is crispy.
- Serve the Parmesan frico on top of the tomato soup. This will add a delicious crispy texture and flavor to the soup.
Conclusion:
Tomato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe for tomato soup with Parmesan frico grilled cheese is a delicious and easy way to make this classic dish. The roasted tomatoes give the soup a rich flavor, and the Parmesan frico adds a crispy and cheesy topping. Serve this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich for a complete and satisfying meal.
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