Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
This gourmet version of grilled cheese sandwich is paired with a rich and creamy tomato soup for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Fresh basil - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Heavy cream - 1/4 cup
- Tomato soup - 2 cups
- Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
- Tomato - 2 large, sliced
- Gruyere cheese - 4 slices
- Cheddar cheese - 4 slices
- Butter - 4 tablespoons
- Bread - 4 slices
Let's Get Started
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Layer each slice with cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and tomato slices.
- Spread mayonnaise on the remaining two slices of bread and place them on top of the tomato slices, mayo side facing up.
- Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- In a separate pot, heat the tomato soup over medium heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches with a bowl of tomato soup.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 10g