This comforting tomato basil soup paired with a classic grilled cheese sandwich makes for a perfect meal. Here’s how to make both!
#### Tomato Basil Soup
**Ingredients:**
- **Olive Oil**: 2 tablespoons
- **Onion**: 1 medium, chopped
- **Garlic**: 3 cloves, minced
- **Canned Diced Tomatoes**: 2 (14.5 oz) cans or 2 ½ pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
- **Vegetable Broth**: 3 cups
- **Fresh Basil Leaves**: 1 cup, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- **Sugar**: 1 teaspoon (to balance acidity)
- **Salt and Pepper**: to taste
- **Heavy Cream**: ½ cup (optional for creaminess)
**Instructions:**
1. **Sauté Aromatics**:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about **5 minutes**, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. **Add Tomatoes and Broth**:
- Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
3. **Simmer**:
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about **20 minutes**. This allows the flavors to meld.
4. **Blend the Soup**:
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender, then return it to the pot.
5. **Finish with Basil and Cream**:
- Stir in the chopped basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. If using, add heavy cream and stir until combined. Heat through.
6. **Serve**:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional basil if desired.
#### Grilled Cheese Sandwich
**Ingredients:**
- **Bread**: 4 slices (your choice, such as sourdough or whole wheat)
- **Cheese**: 4 slices (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese)
- **Butter**: 2 tablespoons
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare Sandwiches**:
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place cheese between two slices of bread, buttered sides out.
2. **Grill Sandwiches**:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on one side, about **3–4 minutes**.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
3. **Serve with Soup**:
- Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in half and serve alongside the tomato basil soup.
Enjoy this comforting combination of tomato basil soup and grilled cheese for a delightful meal!
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W88m7LKFR9s
[2] https://www.loveandlemons.com/tomato-basil-soup-recipe/
[3] https://therecipecritic.com/tomato-basil-soup/
[4] https://www.themediterraneandish.com/vegan-roasted-tomato-basil-soup/
[5] https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/creamy-tomato-basil-parmesan-soup/
[6] https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/homemade-roasted-tomato-basil-soup/
[7] https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/vegetable-fried-rice-indian-style/
[8] https://mygoodnesskitchen.com/walk-away-chickpea-tomato-and-spinach-curry-vegan/
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