Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup w/ Grilled Cheese Sticks

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut vine-ripened tomatoes in half and place them cut side down on a baking sheet.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place them on the baking sheet as well.

Add white onion and garlic to the baking sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes.

Remove the skin from the roasted tomatoes and place everything into a blender.

Add basil and oregano to the blender and blend to desired consistency.

Add chicken broth to the blender and blend again if a smoother texture is desired.

Add sugar, black pepper, smoked sea salt, and parsley to the blended soup and adjust seasoning to taste.

Prepare grilled cheese by mixing mayonnaise, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl.

Spread the mayonnaise mixture on bread and add shredded mozzarella and smoked cheese.

Grill the sandwiches on a griddle until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.

Cut the grilled cheese into sticks for dipping.

Serve the soup garnished with basil and a drizzle of heavy cream.

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