Hot Honey Bacon Grilled Cheese and Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the stem from a large vine tomato.
  2. 2Remove the stem from a large vine tomato.
  3. 3Remove the stem from a large vine tomato.
  4. 4Quarter the large vine tomatoes.
  5. 5Quarter the large vine tomatoes.
  6. 6Quarter the large vine tomatoes.
  7. 7Place the quartered vine tomatoes and grape tomatoes on a baking sheet.
  8. 8Place the quartered vine tomatoes and grape tomatoes on a baking sheet.
  9. 9Place the quartered vine tomatoes and grape tomatoes on a baking sheet.
  10. 10Cut a red bell pepper into chunks.
  11. 11Cut a red bell pepper into chunks.
  12. 12Cut a red bell pepper into chunks.
  13. 13Add the red bell pepper chunks to the baking sheet.
  14. 14Add the red bell pepper chunks to the baking sheet.
  15. 15Add the red bell pepper chunks to the baking sheet.
  16. 16Quarter a large red onion.
  17. 17Quarter a large red onion.
  18. 18Quarter a large red onion.
  19. 19Add the red onion quarters to the baking sheet.
  20. 20Add the red onion quarters to the baking sheet.
  21. 21Add the red onion quarters to the baking sheet.
  22. 22Cut two bulbs of garlic in half horizontally.
  23. 23Cut two bulbs of garlic in half horizontally.
  24. 24Cut two bulbs of garlic in half horizontally.
  25. 25Add the garlic halves to the baking sheet.
  26. 26Add the garlic halves to the baking sheet.
  27. 27Add the garlic halves to the baking sheet.
  28. 28Drizzle olive oil over all the vegetables on the baking sheet.
  29. 29Drizzle olive oil over all the vegetables on the baking sheet.
  30. 30Drizzle olive oil over all the vegetables on the baking sheet.
  31. 31Season with salt.
  32. 32Season with salt.
  33. 33Season with salt.
  34. 34Season with oregano.
  35. 35Season with oregano.
  36. 36Season with oregano.
  37. 37Season with thyme.
  38. 38Season with thyme.
  39. 39Season with thyme.
  40. 40Season with pepper.
  41. 41Season with pepper.
  42. 42Season with pepper.
  43. 43Roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes.
  44. 44Roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes.
  45. 45Roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes.
  46. 46Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven.
  47. 47Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven.
  48. 48Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven.
  49. 49Transfer the roasted vegetables and their juices into a blender.
  50. 50Transfer the roasted vegetables and their juices into a blender.
  51. 51Transfer the roasted vegetables and their juices into a blender.
  52. 52Add fresh basil to the blender.
  53. 53Add fresh basil to the blender.
  54. 54Add fresh basil to the blender.
  55. 55Blend the ingredients to your desired consistency for the soup.
  56. 56Blend the ingredients to your desired consistency for the soup.
  57. 57Blend the ingredients to your desired consistency for the soup.
  58. 58Pour the blended soup into a large pot and place on medium heat.
  59. 59Pour the blended soup into a large pot and place on medium heat.
  60. 60Pour the blended soup into a large pot and place on medium heat.
  61. 61Add vegetable broth to the soup.
  62. 62Add vegetable broth to the soup.
  63. 63Add vegetable broth to the soup.
  64. 64Add heavy cream to the soup.
  65. 65Add heavy cream to the soup.
  66. 66Add heavy cream to the soup.
  67. 67Add tomato paste to the soup.
  68. 68Add tomato paste to the soup.
  69. 69Add tomato paste to the soup.
  70. 70Add sugar to the soup.
  71. 71Add sugar to the soup.
  72. 72Add sugar to the soup.
  73. 73Add Parmesan cheese to the soup.
  74. 74Add Parmesan cheese to the soup.
  75. 75Add Parmesan cheese to the soup.
  76. 76Stir the soup and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  77. 77Stir the soup and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  78. 78Stir the soup and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  79. 79Chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  80. 80Chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  81. 81Chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  82. 82Place a slice of bread in a frying pan.
  83. 83Place a slice of bread in a frying pan.
  84. 84Place a slice of bread in a frying pan.
  85. 85Layer cheddar jack cheese on top of the bread.
  86. 86Layer cheddar jack cheese on top of the bread.
  87. 87Layer cheddar jack cheese on top of the bread.
  88. 88Sprinkle chopped bacon over the cheese.
  89. 89Sprinkle chopped bacon over the cheese.
  90. 90Sprinkle chopped bacon over the cheese.
  91. 91Layer provolone cheese on top of the bacon.
  92. 92Layer provolone cheese on top of the bacon.
  93. 93Layer provolone cheese on top of the bacon.
  94. 94Drizzle honey over the cheese.
  95. 95Drizzle honey over the cheese.
  96. 96Drizzle honey over the cheese.
  97. 97Place another slice of bread on top to form the sandwich.
  98. 98Place another slice of bread on top to form the sandwich.
  99. 99Place another slice of bread on top to form the sandwich.
  100. 100Grill both sides of the sandwich until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  101. 101Grill both sides of the sandwich until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  102. 102Grill both sides of the sandwich until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  103. 103Serve the grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato basil soup.
  104. 104Serve the grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato basil soup.
  105. 105Serve the grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato basil soup.

Ingredients

  • 5 larger vine tomatoes
  • 5 larger vine tomatoes
  • 5 larger vine tomatoes
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • bacon
  • bacon
  • bacon
  • bread
  • bread
  • bread
  • cheddar jack cheese
  • cheddar jack cheese
  • cheddar jack cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey

Equipment

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