Jul 14 2026
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Grown-up Grilled Cheese & Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

parmesan crusted Gaston’s sourdough / spicy pimento cheese spread / sweet and spicy bacon / fresh tomato slice

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Grown-Up Grilled Cheese & Roasted Tomato Soup

Method

Directions for Grown-Up Grilled Cheese & Roasted Tomato Soup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomato Soup

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Blend the Soup

    Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes. Add fresh basil, then use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Bacon

    Cook bacon slices in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Grilled Cheese

    Spread pimento cheese on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Top two slices with fresh tomato slices and chopped bacon, then close with the other slices, cheese side in.

  6. 6

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Coat the outside of each sandwich with grated parmesan cheese. Grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches hot alongside the roasted tomato soup.

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