Creole Tomato Soup Cheese (Printable)
Vibrant Creole-style tomato soup with melty grilled cheese sandwiches, perfect for a comforting meal.
# What You Need:
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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 and fragrant.
02 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until spices become fragrant.
03 - Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Remove bay leaves. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm.
05 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Layer cheddar and Swiss cheese between two slices, buttered sides facing outward.
06 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted through.
07 - Cut sandwiches diagonally into halves or quarters. Ladle warm soup into bowls, garnish with additional parsley, and serve alongside grilled cheese.
# Expert Tips:
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- The combination of smoky paprika and bright Creole spices transforms ordinary tomato soup into something extraordinary
- Grilled cheese dipped into this spicy soup creates that perfect comfort food harmony we all crave
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
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- Blending hot soup requires caution, either use an immersion blender or let the soup cool slightly before blending in batches
- The cayenne pepper can be adjusted to your heat preference, but the spice level should have a gentle kick
- Grilled cheese burns faster than you expect, so keep an eye on it and adjust heat if needed
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- Make the soup a day ahead, the flavors meld together even more beautifully overnight
- Use a cast iron skillet for the grilled cheese if you have one, it creates the most even golden crust