Creole Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

Zesty Creole-spiced tomato soup with melty grilled cheese sandwiches—perfect for a cozy Southern meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Creole Tomato Soup

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# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove bay leaves. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth or leave slightly chunky if preferred.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste. Keep warm.
07 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheese between two slices, buttered sides out.
08 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
09 - Cut sandwiches in halves or quarters. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with grilled cheese on the side.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The combination of sharp cheddar and Swiss creates this incredible depth of flavor that makes ordinary grilled cheese feel like a revelation
  • That hint of cayenne and Worcestershire sauce gives the soup this slow-building warmth that sneaks up on you in the best possible way
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  • Blending hot soup in a regular blender can be dangerous because the steam builds pressure and can cause the lid to blow off
  • Adding the lemon juice at the end instead of cooking it makes such a difference in brightness that you will never skip this step again
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  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded because the anti-caking coating prevents that perfect melt
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter on the bread creates an even crispier exterior and fries up more evenly

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