#WineandspicE: The Coziest Grilled Triple Cheese & Roasted Tomato Soup

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Want the most comforting meal for Motzei Shabbos? Roasted Tomato Soup with Triple Cheese Grilled Cheese Ingredients For the Soup: 3–4 medium tomatoes, quartered 1 medium onion, quartered 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 jalapeño, seeds removed (optional, for heat) 1 Tbsp Pinch Three Seasons Blend 3 Tbsp Clos Mesorah olive oil, plus more for finishing 2 Tbsp Tuscanini sun-dried tomato pesto 1 cup vegetable stock (start with ¾ cup, add more if needed) 2 sprigs fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried) Sour cream, for garnish Sliced scallions, for garnish For the Grilled Cheese: 4 slices sourdough bread 4 slices American cheese 4 slices cheddar cheese 2 oz Gruyère cheese, sliced or shredded 1 stick salted butter, softened --- Directions Roast the Vegetables 1.⁠ ⁠Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2.⁠ ⁠On a sheet pan, arrange tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if using). 3.⁠ ⁠Season generously with Pinch Three Seasons Blend and drizzle with Clos Mesorah olive oil. 4.⁠ ⁠Roast for 40–45 minutes, until vegetables are soft, caramelized, and lightly charred. Blend the Soup 1.⁠ ⁠Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender (or pot with an immersion blender). 2.⁠ ⁠Deglaze the sheet pan with a splash of vegetable stock, scraping up the browned bits, and add this to the blender. 3.⁠ ⁠Add ¾ cup vegetable stock, sun-dried tomato pesto, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil. 4.⁠ ⁠Blend until smooth, adding more stock if needed to reach desired consistency. 5.⁠ ⁠Taste and adjust seasoning. Grilled Cheese 1.⁠ ⁠Butter one side of each slice of sourdough. 2.⁠ ⁠On the unbuttered side, layer: 1½ slices American cheese, 1 slice cheddar, and 1–2 oz Gruyère. 3.⁠ ⁠Close the sandwich with buttered sides facing out. 4.⁠ ⁠Place in a cold skillet, then turn heat to medium-low. 5.⁠ ⁠Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until bread is golden and cheese is melted through. Serve Ladle soup into bowls, top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of scallions. Slice grilled cheese diagonally and serve alongside. Dip, eat, and enjoy!