Seasonal Sweet Potato Soup With Grilled Cheese

As fall rolls in we are once again pulling out our favorite soup recipes -- including this nom-worthy sweet potato soup. Pair it with a melty grilled cheese and you have a dinner fit for a cozy fall evening!

Sweet Potato Recipes

• ½ yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 large sweet potato, diced
• 1 cup black-eyed peas
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ lime, juiced
• Cilantro
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

10 Baked Apple Recipes

Make the Grilled Cheese

While the soup is cooking, heat a dry pan over medium-low heat until hot. Slice the cheese, and butter the outside of all 4 slices of bread. Layer half the cheese and several cilantro leaves between two slices of bread and cook, turning once, until golden-brown on both sides, about 6 minutes total.

10 Fennel Recipes for Fall

Here's a tip for making the best grilled cheese sandwich: While cooking on the second side, cover the pan with a lid to help the cheese melt completely. Repeat with the second sandwich and slice in half.

Finish the Soup

Add the spinach to the soup, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Serve with chopped cilantro on top and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve sandwiches on the side.