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Gluten-Free Traditional Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese

Gluten Free Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

One of my favorite comfort dishes is tomato soup with grilled cheese – I loved to dunk my sandwich into the tomato soup, even thinking about it makes me hungry!  Once I found out that I have gluten sensitivity, my hopes of continuing to eat this favorite started to diminish.  I needed to find an alternative to the grilled cheese portion!  Luckily my husband is a foodie and came up with the great idea of replacing the bread from the sandwich with breaded eggplant slices!  Here is our recipe – enjoy!

TOMATO SOUP

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 – 4 lb mixed tomatoes (and type/color)
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 basil leaves (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup half & half

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Roast tomatoes, garlic cloves, and onion in the oven for 25-30 minutes.  In a stockpot, bring 2 1.2 cups of chicken broth to a boil, one bay leaf, two basil, and butter.   Remove tomatoes from the oven.  Add to stockpot.  Bring to a boil again.  Cook for an additional 5 minutes.  Take off the heat.  With an emersion blender, blend the contents in the stockpot to the desired consistency.  Add up to 1/4 cup half and a half if you would like it to be creamier.  Salt and pepper to taste.

EGGPLANT SANDWICHES

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced the long way
  • Fresh mozzarella slices (or you can use any cheese you like!)
  • Gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • Gluten-free flour
  • Eggs (beaten)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Dried parsley, oregano, and basil (for seasoning the breadcrumbs)

Season the breadcrumbs to your liking with the parsley, oregano, and basil.  Dredge the eggplant slices in the gluten-free flour, then egg, then gluten-free breadcrumbs and fry with the vegetable oil, or bake in the oven at 325 degrees until golden brown.  If fried, pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess oil.

Make a sandwich with two slices of eggplant and cheese, then place in a toaster or conventional oven until the cheese melts.

Tell me what you think!

24 Comments Filed Under: Food Tagged With: blender, boil, cheese, chicken broth, cloves garlic, dishes, foodie, fresh mozzarella, garlic clove, parsley, pot, salt and pepper, sandwich, toast, tomato soup, vegetable oil

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  1. Mamma says

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    Superb next time I see you I’ll have that for lunch.

    Love you

    Mamma

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  2. Tianna says

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    yum! thanks for sharing ♥

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks Tianna!

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  3. Mandi says

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    Interesting twist on a classic!

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks Mandi, glad you liked it!

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  4. Earl-Leigh says

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    This is definitely a game changer. Can’t wait to try!

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    • Dana says

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      I hope you like it!! 🙂

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  5. Maegan Dockery says

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    This is genius! I don’t have a gluten allergy/sensitivity, but I still think this is so smart and I can’t wait to try it! My husband and I like making macaroni and cheese and adding the tomato soup into that. It isn’t gluten-free or anything, but it’s a fun spin on the ultimate comfort food! Maybe it would work with spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles, though! Something to think about 🙂

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks Maegan! I can totally make my gluten-free mac and cheese and add the tomato soup – that sounds delicious. Thank YOU for that recommendation 🙂

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  6. Emily says

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    Interesting! I have never had an eggplant sandwich but now I need to try one. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Dana says

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      I didn’t think it would be a good replacement for the bread portion of the grilled cheese, but it was great!

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  7. Jessica says

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    I love tomato soup! Can’t wait to try!

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    • Dana says

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      I can’t wait for you to try it out Jessica!

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  8. CourtneyLynne says

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    Oooo now this sounds beyond delicious! Who doesn’t absolutely love grilled cheese. Too yummy!

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    • Dana says

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      I totally agree with you!

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  9. Chelsie says

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    um, YUM! My husband is has a gluten allergy and I am totally going to try this out for him! Also, I love love love tomato soup!

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    • Dana says

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      Chelsie, I have some other gluten-free recipes if you want! They are under the “food” category. I hope you both like this#

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  10. Angie says

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    I can’t even tell you how much I love this combo! Even though I’m not technically allergic to gluten I try to avoid it when I can. Pinned!

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks for visiting and pinning, Angie!

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  11. Chantal says

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    Thanks so much for creating this post Dana! I am gluten free and I find it hard to buy store bought gluten free soups so this is awesome! Thanks for joining the Link-It To Me Link Party, I hope you will party with us again next week! Pinning 🙂

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    • Dana says

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      You are very welcome, Chantal!

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  12. Adriana says

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    Holy moly!! I love grilled cheese and tomato soup so much – and I LOVE eggplant! I’m definitely going to make this!! : ) Thanks for joining the Link-It To Me Link Party, I hope you will party with us again next week!
    xo Adriana
    Daily Dose of Design

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    • Dana says

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      Sounds right up your alley! Enjoy Adriana!

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  13. Amanda C. says

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    Wow I cannot wait to try this thanks for sharing!

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