Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices of bread
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
5. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.
6. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread, and place the slices in the skillet. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
7. Serve soup hot with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side.

Notes:

This creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. The soup is rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of creaminess. The grilled cheese sandwich is crispy and cheesy, the perfect complement to the soup. This recipe serves four people, but can easily be doubled or halved to suit your needs.