Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Recipe
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
- 2
Cook the Tomatoes
Add chopped ripe tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 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
- 4
Prepare the Sandwiches
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place aged cheddar cheese between two slices of bread, buttered side out.
- 5
Cherry Tomato Coulis Preparation
- 6
Cook the Tomatoes
In a saucepan, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
- 7
Blend the Coulis
Blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother coulis, if desired.
Manchego Crisp Preparation
- 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.