Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
A comforting bowl of creamy tomato soup paired with golden grilled cheese sandwiches, perfect for cozy lunches or quiet celebrations.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tomatoes Choose good-quality canned tomatoes.
- 1 medium Onion, chopped Sweat until soft.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Sauté until softened.
- 2 cups Vegetable broth Add to the soup mixture.
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream Adds creaminess to the soup.
- 1 tsp Salt Season to taste.
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper Season to taste.
Grilled Cheese Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread (sturdy white, sourdough, or country loaf) Choose bread with good chew.
- 2 slices Cheese (such as cheddar) Use a good melting cheese.
- 2 tbsp Butter Use real butter for best flavor.
Instructions
Soup Preparation
- In a pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Heat the pot over medium and add a little butter or oil.
- Cook until the onion is translucent and sweet, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often so it does not brown.
- Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Break the tomatoes with your spoon and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to let the flavors meld and to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
Grilled Cheese Preparation
- Butter the outside of the bread slices, place cheese in between, and cook in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low so the cheese has time to melt before the bread over-browns.
- Press gently with a spatula and cook each side until it is deep golden and the center gives when pressed.
Serving
- Serve the tomato soup hot with the grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls and place the hot sandwich beside it.
- Tear a corner of the sandwich to let the cheese stretch and enjoy with a spoonful of soup between bites.
Notes
For best results, store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The grilled cheese tastes best the same day it's made.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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