Directions
- Preheat your Pit Boss pellet grill or smoker to 350°F.
- Cut the tomatoes and onion in half and add to a baking pan with garlic cloves and basil. If your onion is large, cut in quarters. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil to coat.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Maple Chipotle Rub to taste, ensuring the veggies are coated with seasoning.
- Place the tray inside your grill or smoker on the bottom rack and roast for 15-20 minutes. You'll want to create a char on the onions and tomatoes, but avoid burning them completely.
- Add a large sauce pot to your grill to preheat. Remove the roasted and charred veggies from the grill.
- Add the roasted veggies to a blender or food processor, along with 1 quart of broth and 3 oz. of tomato paste. Blend on high until smooth, then pour into your preheated pot and place back inside the grill or smoker.
- Add heavy cream, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir well. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat your flat-top griddle to medium heat.
- Slice the French bread in half vertically, then into 1-inch slices. Butter both sides of each piece and place on the preheated griddle until slightly browned on one side, then flip.
- Add a generous amount of cheese to each slice. Once melting, combine two slices together and press down with the back of a spatula or griddle press to melt cheese fully.
- Remove the grilled cheese bites from the griddle and serve immediately with your homemade tomato soup. Enjoy!
