Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Basil Tomato Soup

Ingredients

For the Grilled Cheese:

- 8 slices of bread (your choice of white, whole grain, or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 slices cheddar cheese

For the Basil Tomato Soup:

- 2 cans (about 28 ounces each) tomato soup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Grilled Cheese:

1. Preheat your pan: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. This usually takes about 5 minutes (PT5M).
2. Butter the bread: Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Assemble sandwiches: Place two slices of cheddar cheese between two slices of buttered bread, with the buttered sides facing outwards. Repeat to create four sandwiches.
4. Pan fry the sandwiches: Place the sandwiches in the preheated skillet. Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. This should take a total of 10 minutes (PT10M).

Prepare the Basil Tomato Soup:

5. Heat the soup: Pour the tomato soup into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, until thoroughly heated (PT5M).
6. Add cream and seasonings: Slowly stir in the heavy cream, followed by salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
7. Simmer: Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes (PT5M), stirring occasionally.
8. Add basil: Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil for a fresh, aromatic flavor.

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Lunch, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Cheese Sandwich, Basil Tomato Soup, Homemade Soup, Cheddar Cheese, Pan Fry

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2800

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