Grown up version of a classic meal ...

Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup were made for each other ~ all warm, gooey, and satisfying.  This delicious combo makes the perfect quick dinner for a chilly evening.  

Last night I decided that this was what I was going to cook for dinner, but I wanted something a bit different than just your average tomato soup and grilled cheese.  I was looking for something a bit fancier and grown up, and I found the perfect recipes to complete this mission.  

I can't promise your kids will eat this, but it's definitely worth making for the adults in the family :)  And now I share with you the recipes~

Tomato Soup

Ingredients

1} 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes

1} 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

1} 32 oz container chicken broth

2} tbsp diced onion

1} tsp baking soda

3} tbsp granulated (white) sugar

4} tbsp butter

1} tsp dried basil

1/8} tsp black pepper

Directions

1}  Melt butter in large pot, add onions and cook til tender

2}  Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil

3}  Reduce heat and simmer about an hour

Grilled Cheese Panini with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

2} tbsp olive oil

2} sweet onions, thinly sliced

1/2} tsp Salt 

1/4} tsp Pepper

0.5} tsp thyme

8} slices of french bread

4} oz goat cheese (I used cheddar)

Directions

1} In a non-stick 12" skillet heat oil on medium for one minute;  Stir in onions, salt and pepper; Cover and cook 15 minutes or until very soft, stirring occasionally; Uncover and cook 15-25 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown; Stir frequently; Stir in thyme and remove pan from heat

2}  While onion cook heat panini press

3}  Assemble panini; place 4 slices of bread on work surface; butter bottoms on the slices;  place cheese slices on unbuttered side; top with 1/4 of the onions; top with remaining bread slices

4}  Place panini in press; close and cook about 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.   

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Paula