Grilled Cheese Dippers with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Get ready for a delightful dining experience with these Grilled Cheese Dippers paired with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup—a comforting and flavorful combo perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings.

This recipe brings together the classic warmth of tomato soup with a twist, and the timeless appeal of grilled cheese that’s perfect for dipping.

The soup is made with the robust flavors of Roma tomatoes, onions, red bell peppers and garlic, coming together to create a rich and flavorful base.

Grilled Cheese Dippers are slices of bread, generously layered with sliced cheddar cheese, creating the ultimate comfort food. Each bite promises the classic combination of crispy, buttery bread and gooey melted cheese. The crispy, golden edges of the dippers invite you to dunk them into the rich, tomato soup.

It's a flavor journey that marries the familiar and the inventive, offering the satisfaction of a beloved duo with our ALDI twist.

Present this recipe in individual or group servings. The soup can be ladled into bowls, each accompanied by a stack of Grilled Cheese Dippers. This Grilled Cheese Dippers with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup recipe provides comfort in every spoonful and joy in every dip.

Prep Time: 10 minutes   |    Cook Time: 30 minutes   |    Total Time: 40 minutes   |    Servings:  4 (2 dippers and 1 cup of soup per serving)

Ingredients:

  • 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons  Carlini  Pure Olive Oil
  • 14.5 ounces  Happy Harvest  Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon  Happy Harvest  Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup  Simply Nature  Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup  Friendly Farms  Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
  • ground  Stonemill  Sea Salt Grinder, to taste
  • ground  Stonemill  Black Peppercorn Grinder, to taste
  • 8 slices  L’oven Fresh  White Bread
  • 8 slices  Happy Farms  Deli Sliced Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons  Countryside Creamery  Unsalted Butter

Directions:  

  1. Heat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, garlic and oil. Place on baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. In a medium pot, add vegetable mixture, tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return mixture to the pot and add almond milk. Cook for another 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, remove crust from each slice of bread. Using a rolling pin, roll each slice to a 1/4-inch thickness. Place 1 slice of cheese on bread. Roll tightly and reserve. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. In a medium pan over low heat, melt butter. Place dipper in a pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until dipper is golden brown.
  5. Serve dippers with soup.

TIP: Room temperature cheese works best for the perfect roll.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Audrey, ALDI Test Kitchen