Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients For Grilled Cheese Sandwich

8 slices bread of choice12 slices or 2 cups grated cheese of choice (I freshly grate my blocks of aged cheddar, Gouda & Gruyere)4 tsp mayo (optional)8 tsp butter

Steps

Spread mayo on one side of bread & butter on the other side, place them butter-side down on a hot pan.Top mayo side with cheese, then place another slice of bread on top (butter-side up)Cook until bottom slice is lightly browned, flip & continue cooking until cheese is melted.Repeat with remaining bread, butter, mayo & cheese.

Roasted Tomato Soup

3 large or 5 medium tomatoes (cut into halves)1 head garlic (cut into half)3 tbsp olive oil (divided)1/2 cup onion (finely diced)1 tbsp tomato paste1/2 tsp dried thyme or basil1/4 tsp red chilli flakes1 cup chicken or vegetable stock1/4 cup cooking cream1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

Place tomatoes & garlic on a lined baking tray, drizzle 2 tbsp oil, salt & pepper.Roast for 20-30 mins in a 200 deg C oven.Towards end of roasting, heat remaining oil in a large pot on medium high.Add onion & saute until translucent.Add roasted tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, thyme/basil, chilli flakes & stir.Add stock, bring to a boil & cook until all ingredients are soft.Use an immersion blender & process until smooth.Taste to adjust seasoning, add cream & stir.Bring back up to a simmer, garnish with more cream, dried herb & chilli flakes (optional), serve hot.