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Grilled cheese and soup family dinner

Grilled Cheese and Soup Family Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices white or wheat bread
  • 8 slices American or cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, sugar, and basil in a large pot. Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes.
  2. Puree with an immersion blender or carefully in blender batches. Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm on low.
  3. Butter one side of each bread slice. Top 4 slices, butter-side down, with 2 cheese slices each. Close with remaining bread, butter-side up.
  4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
  5. Halve diagonally; serve immediately with hot soup for dipping.