Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGeorge's Family RestaurantGrilled Cheese & Soup Recipe

Grilled Cheese & Soup Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Melty grilled cheese with your choice of homemade soup.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese

Method

Grilled Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Take two slices of bread and spread butter evenly on one side of each slice.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese between the unbuttered sides of the two slices of bread.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip and Finish

    Flip the sandwich carefully and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve warm with your choice of soup.

Homemade Soup

  1. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.

  2. 7

    Add Carrots and Celery

    Add diced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 9

    Season the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

  5. 10

    Blend (Optional)

    For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until desired consistency is reached.

  6. 11

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches.

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