GRILLED TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE TOASTS
This charred tomato soup is the perfect way to say farewell to summer's last tomatoes while welcoming fall and the new school year. We love Havarti cheese for the toasts, because it melts so nicely, but you can try pepper Jack, Muenster or even American.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Drizzle the cut-sides of the tomato halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill cut-side down until they have very dark grill marks, about 8 minutes. Gently flip and grill on the skin-side to char, about 2 minutes. Lightly drizzle some olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil. Arrange the onion rounds in one layer on the foil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the foil sheet on the grill grates. Grill until the onions develop dark char on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Turn the grill down to medium for the grilled cheese toast.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the grilled onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; stir for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and all their juices and mash down the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to break them up a bit. Add 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and some more black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook, about 15 minutes. Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the basil leaves. Very carefully puree the soup in a blender or with a handheld stick blender. When ready to serve, bring the soup back to a simmer, and add the heavy cream. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt, if necessary. If the tomatoes are too acidic, add a little sugar to taste.
- Meanwhile, make the grilled cheese toast: brush the melted butter on both sides of each bread slice. Place the slices on the grill; cook until nicely toasted on the underside, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the bread and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover and cook to melt the cheese and toast the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind a little pepper on each cheese toast. Serve immediately with the soup.
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Octavian Moyo
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the grilled cheese toasts are a great addition. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
ST SHUVO
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The grilled tomatoes give it a smoky flavor that is so unique. The grilled cheese toasts are the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Yeshi Wangdi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The soup is so flavorful and the grilled cheese toasts are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason Newman
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out watery and bland. The grilled cheese toasts were good though.
Emmanuel Chisom Edeh
[email protected]This is the best tomato soup I've ever had! The grilling process really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes. The grilled cheese toasts are also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Don Kaymoh Ayodeji
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The grilled tomatoes give it a really unique flavor and the grilled cheese toasts are the perfect accompaniment. It's a great meal for a crowd.
carmen Calambrogio
[email protected]This grilled tomato soup is incredible! The grilling process gives the tomatoes a smoky, caramelized flavor that's out of this world. The grilled cheese toasts are the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Aklesh Prasad
[email protected]I made this soup with my kids and we all loved it! The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the grilled cheese toasts are a fun and easy way to serve it. This is a great recipe for a family meal.
Abu Nawaf
[email protected]Wow! This grilled tomato soup with grilled cheese toasts is amazing! The soup is so flavorful and the grilled cheese toasts are crispy and gooey. This is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Arslan Bakhsh
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use fresh tomatoes from my garden. The grilled cheese toasts are the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Lillian Chimwisha
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling process really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, and the addition of the grilled cheese toasts takes it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this agai
Asif Uddin
[email protected]This grilled tomato soup with grilled cheese toasts was an absolute delight! The soup had a rich, smoky flavor from the grilled tomatoes, and the grilled cheese toasts were perfectly crispy and cheesy. It's a great comfort food for a chilly day.