Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• Fresh basil (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Heavy cream (1/4 cup)
• Tomato soup (2 cups)
• Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
• Tomato (2 large, sliced)
• Gruyere cheese (4 slices)
• Cheddar cheese (4 slices)
• Butter (4 tablespoons)
• Bread (4 slices)

Instructions

1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
3. Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
4. Layer each slice with cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and tomato slices.
5. Spread mayonnaise on the remaining two slices of bread and place them on top of the tomato slices, mayo side facing up.
6. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
7. In a separate pot, heat the tomato soup over medium heat.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches with a bowl of tomato soup.
11. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
12. Enjoy!