Street-Food Style Grilled Cheese with Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the diced tomatoes, jalapeño, and red onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the broth, heavy cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the soup from heat and let it cool slightly before blending until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender. Adjust seasoning as needed.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and mayonnaise.

5. 5

   Spread one side of each slice of sourdough with the butter mixture.

6. 6

   Assemble the sandwiches by placing two slices of cheese between two slices of bread with the buttered sides facing outward.

7. 7

   Preheat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwiches on the griddle and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Press down gently with a spatula if needed.

8. 8

   Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches alongside the spicy tomato soup. Enjoy!