Description
This comforting grilled cheese and tomato soup pairing is a classic family-friendly meal with crispy golden sandwiches and creamy tomato soup. Perfect for cozy lunches or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Return soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Keep warm over low heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheese between two slices with buttered sides facing outward.
- Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve grilled cheese sandwiches warm alongside the tomato soup.
Notes
- Use sourdough bread for extra flavor and crunch.
- Add fresh basil on top of the soup before serving.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or provolone if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
