Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBallast Point BrewingTomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Recipe

Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Tomato Bread, Aged Cheddar Consommé, Cherry Tomato Coulis, Manchego Crisp

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Ingredients

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Tomato Soup

Grilled Cheese

Cherry Tomato Coulis

Manchego Crisp

Method

Tomato Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tomatoes

    Add chopped ripe tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend the Soup

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.

Grilled Cheese Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sandwiches

    Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place aged cheddar cheese between two slices of bread, buttered side out.

  2. 5

    Grill the Sandwiches

    In a skillet over medium heat, grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Cherry Tomato Coulis Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook the Tomatoes

    In a saucepan, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until softened.

  2. 7

    Blend the Coulis

    Blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother coulis, if desired.

Manchego Crisp Preparation

  1. 8

    Bake the Cheese

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grate manchego cheese and place small mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.

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