Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese | Pit Boss Grills

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is more nutritious, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Preheat the smoker to 350°F.

Chop tomatoes in half and place them in a bowl.

Chop onion and add it to the bowl with tomatoes.

Cut garlic heads in half and add to the bowl.

Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and rub it in.

Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and Maple Chipotle rub.

Place the vegetables in the smoker and cook until tomatoes are soft and onions are caramelized.

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor.

Add half a quart of vegetable broth and half a can of Hunts tomato paste to the blender.

Blend until smooth, ensuring no chunks remain.

Pour the blended soup into a pot and stir to prevent burning.

Add extra oregano, salt, and pepper to the soup.

Incorporate heavy whipping cream into the soup for a smooth texture.

Prepare mini grilled cheeses by cutting French bread into small slices and adding shredded white cheddar.

Brush butter onto the griddle and cook the grilled cheeses until golden brown.

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