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Roasted Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese

It's comfort food at its finest with this classic duo–roasted tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches! Sweet, tangy tomatoes are roasted to perfection, then blended into a velvety soup that's full of flavor. Paired with gooey, melty grilled cheese sandwiches oozing with cheesy goodness, it's the ultimate combination that'll warm your heart and soul.

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Roasted Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese
Roasted Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

for 8 servings

Roasted Tomato Soup

  • 2 lb roma tomatoes (910 g), (about 10), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • ¼ cup olive oil (60 mL)
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Savory Spice Blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable stock (960 mL)
  • ¼ cup arborio rice (50 g)
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (795 g)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Grilled Cheese

  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Savory Spice Blend
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese (225 g), sliced
  • 8 oz havarti cheese (225 g), sliced

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 557
  • Fat 37g
  • Carbs 34g
  • Fiber 9g
  • Sugar 9g
  • Protein 22g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the Roasted Tomato Soup: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, Savory spice blend, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet and spread the onions and garlic around the pan in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 40 minutes, until the tomatoes have wrinkled. Leave the oven on for making the grilled cheeses.
  5. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the roasted vegetables, vegetable stock, and rice. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Add the diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
  6. While the soup simmers, make the Grilled Cheese; Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread so the buttered side faces down, then sprinkle the other side of each slice with ¼ teaspoon of the Savory spice blend. Layer the cheddar and Havarti cheeses on 4 slices of bread, then close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side out.
  7. Toast the sandwiches, buttered side down, in a large pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  8. Transfer the grilled cheeses to the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is gooey and fully melted.
  9. Remove the soup pot from the heat, then purée the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy.
  10. Ladle into bowls and top with basil. Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in half on the diagonal and serve warm alongside the soup.
  11. Enjoy!
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