Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Combo (Printable)

Creamy tomato soup paired with crispy grilled cheese for a comforting meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Tomato Soup

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
03 - 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes with juice
04 - 2 cups vegetable broth
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Grilled Cheese

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

# How to make it:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add canned tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Keep warm over low heat.
04 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer cheese slices between two bread slices, buttered sides facing out, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Cut grilled sandwiches into strips or cubes for easy dipping.
07 - Ladle hot tomato soup into bowls and serve alongside grilled cheese pieces for dipping.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with just five main ingredients
  • Ideal for cozy meals and satisfying lunches
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy and gluten
  • Can be made vegetarian with vegetarian broth and cheese
03 -
  • Use an immersion blender for less mess and easy cleanup
  • Let the grilled cheese rest briefly before cutting for clean strips
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