Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Dumplings with Tomato Soup
Courtesy of Zimmysnook
4-6
20 minutes
20 minutes
A playful twist on the ultimate comfort combo: a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. The soup is blended with roasted peppers and basil, while the cheesy bread dumplings are pan-fried until golden and crisp. Think of it as a cozy upgrade to the nostalgic childhood favorite, with a little extra crunch in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions diced
- 6 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 cans 796 ml crushed tomatoes 1 fire roasted, 1 low sodium
- 2 roasted red peppers peeled, seeded, and diced (jarred or freshly roasted)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves packed. Plus, extra for garnish.
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: crushed chili peppers, sour cream and olive oil
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- 8 slices soft sandwich bread
- 2 cups grated cheddar or cheddar blend, divided
- 2 tablespoons milk for sealing
- ½ cup Parmesan, grated for coating
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
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ProBond Forged Stainless Steel 3QT Soup Pot
ProBond Forged 11” TITUM Nonstick Skillet
Provisions Stainless Steel Ladle
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a 3 or 4-quart soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers, water, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add basil, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
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Cut the crusts off the bread. Roll each slice of bread thin with a rolling pin. Cut each slice in half diagonally to create 16 triangles.
- Brush the tops lightly with milk, then press both sides with Parmesan & cheddar to coat. (Note: You can also sprinkle the cheese directly into the skillet, then place the sealed dumpling on top.)
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Fry the grilled cheese dumplings 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel briefly to drain, if required.
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Ladle hot soup into bowls (about 12-16 oz each). Float 3-4 grilled cheese dumplings on top.
- Garnish with basil and chili flakes. Optional: add a drizzle of olive oil or a sour cream swirl.
- Serve immediately while the dumplings are crisp and cheesy inside.