Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRed Rabbit MinneapolisGrilled Cheese & Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Grilled Cheese & Tomato Basil Soup Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the unbuttered side of two slices, place a slice of cheddar cheese. Top with the other two slices of bread, buttered side out.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tomato Basil Soup

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices and add the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. 7

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.

  5. 8

    Finish with Basil and Cream

    Stir in the fresh chopped basil, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Heat for an additional 5 minutes without boiling.

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