Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
This cozy combo is rich, creamy, and full of roasted flavor. Roasting the vegetables first makes all the difference — it brings out natural sweetness and depth.
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
5–6 ripe tomatoes, halved
1 purple (red) onion, roughly chopped
1 whole head of garlic (or 2 small), top sliced off
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
½ tbsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
½ cup vegetable stock (more if needed)
½ cup heavy whipping cream (adjust to taste)
Optional:
Fresh basil
Red pepper flakes (for heat)
1 tsp sugar (if tomatoes aren’t sweet)
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Vegetables
Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
Place tomatoes, onion, and garlic head(s) on a baking tray.
Drizzle generously with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 30 minutes until soft, slightly caramelized, and fragrant.
Tip: Garlic should be soft and golden inside — you’ll squeeze it out later.
2️⃣ Blend the Base
Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of their skins.
Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender.
Add oregano/Italian seasoning.
Pour in ½ cup vegetable stock.
Blend until completely smooth.
If it’s too thick, add a little more stock.
3️⃣ Add the Cream
Pour in about ½ cup heavy whipping cream (or adjust to your preference).
Blend again until silky and creamy.
Taste and adjust:
More salt?
More pepper?
A pinch of sugar?
A little extra cream?
4️⃣ Warm & Serve
Pour into a pot and gently heat for 5 minutes if needed.
Serve hot with fresh basil, cracked black pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Perfect Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
8 slices bread (sourdough or sandwich bread)
4–8 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, or a mix)
2–3 tbsp butter (softened)
Instructions
1️⃣ Butter one side of each bread slice.
2️⃣ Place cheese between unbuttered sides.
3️⃣ Cook in skillet over medium-low heat.
4️⃣ Toast slowly until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
5️⃣ Press gently with spatula for even melting.
Low and slow = crispy outside, perfectly melted inside.
Serving Tip
Cut grilled cheese into strips for dipping into the soup.
That creamy roasted tomato flavor with melted cheese? Pure comfort.
