Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Orphan
Time30m
Serves2

Toasted bread with melted cheddar cheese, served with a side of tomato soup.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tomato Soup

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients needed for the grilled cheese sandwich.

  2. 2

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.

  4. 4

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tomato Soup

  1. 5

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add the Tomatoes and Broth

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and basil.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 8

    Blend the Soup

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.

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