Avocado Kimchi Grilled Cheese with Thai Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe

Meghan Yager | Cake 'n Knife

Avocado Kimchi Grilled Cheese with Thai Spiced Tomato Soup is a surprising, flavorful Thai spin on the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combination. Kimchi and creamy avocado enhances the gooey grilled cheese, making it the perfect complement to the Thai spiced tomato soup. Time to warm up!

Now that the holidays are over and we are well into the winter season here in Colorado, I am devouring all of the classic comfort foods… but with a fun twist!

This combination is a direct result of watching wayyyy too many episodes of Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef Showdown, and reading about all the different cuisines I’m going to experience when I hit Japan.

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I swear, these shows give me the BEST ideas to upgrade the classic recipes I know and love.

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I have been craving anything and everything Asian lately (it’s totally my comfort food), but for some reason the grilled cheese and tomato soup combination has been rising to the top of my comfort dinner list.

So why not throw them both together in the best grilled cheese and tomato soup combination ever?

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The kimchi in the grilled cheese brings tangy and spicy flavors to the rich and simple grilled cheese that you could never imagine. But the kimchi doesn’t overpower the sandwich!

That’s where the creamy avocado comes in to give an added depth of texture and flavor to every single bite.

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However, it’s when you dip that sandwich into the Thai spiced tomato soup that everything comes together in a glorious way.

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The soup is filled with red curry paste, lemongrass, coconut milk, and other spices to make this soup anything but ordinary.

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The aroma is intoxicating and as soon as you take your first slurp, you will never want to enjoy tomato soup any other way.

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It’s creamy. It’s flavorful. It’s THE comforting meal of the winter this year.

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Avocado Kimchi Grilled Cheese with Thai Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe

    2 Servings

Ingredients

For the Soup:
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Red Thai Curry Paste
  • 14 1/2 ounces Chopped Tomatoes
  • 12 ounces Coconut Milk
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Thai Basil, chopped
For the Grilled Cheese:
  • 4 tablespoons Butter, cut into 3 even pieces
  • 4 slices Hearty White Bread, such as Pepperidge Farm or Arnold
  • 2 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 slices Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • 1 cup Kimchi, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • Kosher Salt

Directions

To make the tomato soup:

  1. Add the olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and fry for 3 minutes.
  3. Add ginger and Thai curry paste, stirring constantly, and cook for approximately 30 seconds.
  4. Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the Thai basil.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes. 
  7. Remove lemongrass stalk and stir in Thai basil.
  8. Using a stick blender, blend the soup until creamy and smooth. 
  9. Serve warm with sandwiches. 

To make the grilled cheese:

  1. To assemble the grilled cheese, place 1 slice cheddar each on two slices of bread. Top with equal amounts of kimchi and sliced avocado. Top with a slice of jack cheese on each and finish with the remaining slices of bread.
  2. Melt 2 Tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully add both sandwiches to the pan. Cooking until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. 
  3. Remove sandwiches from the pan and add remaining butter. Once melted, return the sandwiches to the pan, toasted side up. Cook again until golden brown and the cheese is melted, approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately with soup.

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Author: Meghan Yager
Recipe Yields: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 760
Calories 1260

% Daily Value*
146%
Total Fat 95g
188%
  Saturated Fat 38g
45%
Sodium 1083mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 61g
14%
  Dietary Fiber 11g
  Sugars 11g
42%
Protein 21g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Meghan Yager

About Meghan

Meghan is a girl that's passionate about food - straightforward food that anyone can love. It's what you'll find on her blog, Cake n' Knife. There's not much food more straightforwardly delicious than an avocado, that's why Meghan is our avocado fanatic.

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