Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIron Rooster- AnnapolisGrilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Recipe

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

american/cheddar/swiss cheese on Parmesan buttered white toast/seasoned fries/ bowl of housemade tomato soup

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tomato Soup

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of white bread. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the buttered side of 2 slices.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place 1 slice of American cheese, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, and 1 slice of Swiss cheese between the non-buttered sides of the two Parmesan-sprinkled slices.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

Tomato Soup

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, salt, pepper, basil, and sugar to the pot. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. 7

    Blend and Serve

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Seasoned Fries

  1. 8

    Prepare the Fries

    Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the frozen fries. Spread the fries out on a baking sheet.

  2. 9

    Season the Fries

    Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, and salt over the fries. Toss to ensure even coating.

  3. 10

    Bake the Fries

    Bake the fries in the preheated oven for the time specified on the package, usually around 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden.

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