Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Rustic Tomato Basil Soup

Grilled cheese sandwiches are believed to have originated in the United States in the 1920s, and have since become a popular comfort food around the world.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Rustic Tomato Basil Soup

Cooking Method: Grilling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slice Bread
• 8 slice Cheddar Cheese
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 large Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup leaves Fresh Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices.
4. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
5. Cook sandwiches on the preheated griddle until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
8. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
10. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree the soup until smooth.
11. Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches with the rustic tomato basil soup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 460kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 12g

Protein 16g32%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.