Extra Crispy Grilled Cheese & Cream of Tomato Soup - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 5 pounds mixed tomatoes, cored and quartered
• 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/3 cup minced shallots
• Bouquet garni of rosemary, basil, bay leaves and thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 5 cups rich stock, chicken or vegetable
• 2 cups cream
• Parmesan Toasties, for garnish
• White sandwich bread
• Large ripe tomatoes
• American cheese
• Ground Parmesan cheese
• Mayonnaise