Jul 17 2026
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Grilled Cheese Stih Recipe

Inspired by Pounds
Time30m
Serves2

Thicc sour dough with melty cheddar and American cheese, served with creamy tomato soup

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

Method

Grilled Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sandwich

    Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Layer cheddar and American cheese between two slices, with the buttered sides facing out.

  2. 2

    Grill

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tomato Soup

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

  3. 5

    Blend and Finish

    Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and heat through before serving.

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