Grilled Cheese with Creamy Tomato Soup
"Many Americans have vivid memories of eating grilled American cheese sandwiches and bowls of canned tomato soup when they were kids. Here, that same classic pairing features the best Cheddar cheese and sourdough bread or pain au levain in the sandwiches and roasted tomatoes in the soup, for an over-the-top treat...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 lbs. plum tomatoes
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2 Tbs. olive oil
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1 Tbs unsalted butter
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped
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1/2 cup chicken stock or broth, or as needed
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1 tsp. fresh thyme
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1/2 tsp. sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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3/4 lb. mild cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
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8 slices sourdough bread or pain au levain
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4 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
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