Creamy Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese

🍅 Creamy Tomato Bisque

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or thyme (optional)

Method:

1. In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
4. Blend the soup until smooth (use a blender or immersion blender).
5. Return to pot, stir in cream, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
6. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Garnish with herbs if desired.