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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MD.tanzimul Tonmoy
[email protected]I would definitely recommend trying this recipe. It's easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
charity Ngcobo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The soup was flavorful and the grilled cheese toasts were delicious.
sultan badsha AS
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the grilled cheese toasts to brown.
olusesi shotade
[email protected]The soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good.
Ali shan Niazi
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Shamraiz Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Lorcan Doyle
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Tarek Jamil
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for tomato soup lovers. It's packed with flavor and the grilled cheese toasts are the perfect accompaniment.
Faizan Zehen
[email protected]I would definitely recommend trying this recipe. It's easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
Shey Bobo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The soup was flavorful and the grilled cheese toasts were delicious.
Rafiq khan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the soup to thicken. I ended up adding a bit of cornstarch.
Pili Selemani
[email protected]The soup was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the grilled cheese toasts helped to balance it out.
Bari Italia
[email protected]This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Bemarley Brizzy
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
mahmood hossain Hira
[email protected]The grilled cheese toasts are essential for this soup. They add a delicious cheesy flavor and texture.
Pastor Charles Riaz
[email protected]I added a bit of spice to the soup with some cayenne pepper. It gave it a nice kick!
Navarro Andrade Brian Gonzalo
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
Joudy Ayman
[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.
Fletcher narh-okoh
[email protected]This grilled tomato soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the grilled cheese toasts were the perfect accompaniment.