Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by 1885
Time30m
Serves2

Classic grilled cheese on sourdough with a side of tomato soup.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

Method

Grilled Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Take the sourdough bread slices and lay them out on a clean surface.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese on two of the bread slices.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Top the cheese with the other two slices of bread to form two sandwiches.

  4. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tomato Soup

  1. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 8

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, black pepper, and basil to the soup. Stir well and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 9

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.

  5. 10

    Serve Warm

    Serve the hot tomato soup in bowls alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches.

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