A classic comfort meal that combines roasted tomato soup with a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. This quick and easy recipe features roasted tomatoes, garlic, and herbs blended into a creamy soup, paired with a crispy, cheesy sandwich.
1: Roast tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes.
2: Squeeze out garlic meat and discard the skin; remove the stem from thyme.
3: Add broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, sugar, and basil to the roasted vegetables.
4: Bring to a boil, then blend until smooth.
5: For the grilled cheese, mix softened butter and pesto sauce until smooth.
6: Spread butter mixture on one side of the bread and mayonnaise on the other side.
7: Layer provolone and Parmesan on the side with mayonnaise.
8: Cook the sandwich on a hot skillet on medium-low heat for about 4 minutes.
9: Flip to the other side and carefully press down on the sandwich to help the cheese melt.