MASALA TOMATO SOUP WITH BOMBAY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Is there anything more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup? This recipe kicks this iconic combo up a notch, adding texture and complexity to the sandwiches with a vibrant cilantro chutney and thinly sliced onions-inspired by the Bombay toasts made in South Asian home kitchens. Warming spices (including a rich chhonk of tempered cumin seeds) make the dish even cozier. This is meant to be a quick-to-assemble meal but let the soup simmer on low heat for even longer if you want deeper flavors.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the soup: In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering, add the onion, ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, heavy cream, garam masala, pepper and salt and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and cook until the flavors have really deepened and the soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the chhonk: Melt the ghee in a butter warmer or small pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for a minute or less, until the cumin seeds turn fragrant and a deeper shade of brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder and asafetida. Drizzle the chhonk over the soup once it's done.
- While the soup is cooking, make the chutney and assemble and cook your sandwiches.
- For the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of the chutney on four slices of the bread, then evenly distribute the cheese on top (adding more, if you'd like), followed by the onions. Close each sandwich with the remaining four slices of bread and slather the tops of the sandwiches with a generous amount of mayonnaise (this will let the sandwich brown in the skillet).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, add a sandwich, mayonnaise-side down. Slather the side of the sandwich that's now on top with mayonnaise. Once the sandwich is golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. While the sandwich is cooking, use a spatula to press down on the sandwich and bind the cheese and bread together. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve with the soup.
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until homogeneous, adding more lime juice or water if needed to get the blades moving.
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Nipu Kumar
[email protected]This is the best tomato soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day.
big hero
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the grilled cheese sandwiches add to this soup. It's the perfect combination of flavors.
Nabila Adil
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Susan Akinyi
[email protected]I love how this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or spices to change up the flavor.
Abduselam Taye
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect soup for a party or potluck.
Namal Sandeepa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for tomato soup. It's always delicious and everyone loves it.
Mahroshy Rajpoot
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The tomatoes, spices, and herbs all work together perfectly.
Mayanja Alex
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Pastor Celestine Vine
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Tigist Tadesse
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really hits the spot.
Tabby Nonya
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a complex and flavorful dish.
Oney 1
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Nanu Queen
[email protected]This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Rita Morrison
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Atiq Jutt
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Sumaiya Aktar
[email protected]The grilled cheese sandwiches were a great addition to the soup. They were crispy and cheesy, and they helped to soak up all the delicious broth.
daud baloch
[email protected]The flavors in this soup are amazing. I could taste the tomatoes, spices, and herbs in every bite.
Umer khan Ok
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time.
Erin Walker
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and comforting, and the grilled cheese sandwiches are the perfect accompaniment.