Creamy Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese

Ohhh yes, Ashley 😍🍅🧀 — Creamy Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese is one of those cozy, soul-hugging meals that never fails! The soup is velvety, rich, and slightly tangy, while the grilled cheese adds that crispy, gooey perfection for dipping.

Here’s the full, comforting combo 👇

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🍅 Creamy Tomato Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (28 oz / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes (or whole peeled, blended)
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for mild heat

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