on Feb 12, 2013, Updated Jun 14, 2023 6 Comments And French Onion Soup is one of my favorite soups, too. So, the other night, I decided to have a little soup and sandwich combo of sorts. I knew if I was making the soup and having a grilled cheese to go with it, I didn’t want to add the bread and cheese to the soup. As much as I love bread and cheese, even I know when to back off just a touch. So, I decided to make my grilled cheese as if it were the bread and cheese from the soup. Sounds logical enough, right? Just the staples here. Bread, butter, and two cheeses – Gruyere and Monterey Jack. I first tried all Gruyere, but decided the flavor was way overpowering for a grilled cheese in my opinion. My second attempt, I added Monterey Jack cheese to make the perfect blend. But then, I wanted the flavors of the soup without overpowering it, so I tossed in a bit of fresh thyme. Oh my goodness gracious. Fresh herbs and grilled cheese just go together now. Why hadn’t I thought of that before!? Believe me. I will from now on. The possibilities are endless. Here’s my fancy dancy Grilled Cheese recipe. I’ve shared my French Onion Soup recipe previously. I just omitted the bread and cheese, and therefore the whole broiling step. What is it about a simple grilled cheese that can make you so happy? Enjoy!Robyn
