Save A comforting, classic combo featuring creamy tomato soup and crispy, melty grilled cheese perfect for dipping.
I always crave this combo on chilly days. The smell of soup simmering while the cheese melts is my version of kitchen comfort.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: Used both in the soup and for grilling the bread, providing richness
- Yellow onion: Chopped to add subtle sweetness to the tomato soup
- Whole peeled tomatoes: 1 can (28 oz / 800 g), the base of the soup
- Vegetable broth: 2 cups (480 ml), gives body to the soup
- Salt and black pepper: To taste, seasoning for balanced flavor
- Sourdough bread: 4 slices, sturdy for grilling and dunking
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 4 slices, melts beautifully inside the sandwich
Instructions
- Sauté onions:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the soup:
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend until smooth:
- Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer soup to a blender) to blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Prepare grilled cheese:
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place cheese slices between two bread slices, buttered sides out, to make two sandwiches.
- Grill sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2, 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut for dunking:
- Cut grilled cheese into strips or cubes for easy dunking.
- Serve:
- Serve hot tomato soup in bowls with grilled cheese alongside for dipping.
Save This soup and sandwich combo brings smiles to my friends and family every time. It's the one dinner my kids always request after a long school day.
Required Tools
Medium saucepan, immersion blender or blender, skillet, knife, cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy from butter and cheese and gluten from the bread. Always check product labels for traces of nuts or soy.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains 480 calories, 25 g total fat, 48 g carbohydrates, and 16 g protein.
Save Piping hot soup and melty grilled cheese always hits the spot. Double the cheese slices if you want it extra gooey.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients make the tomato soup flavorful?
The soup gains depth from sautéed yellow onion, whole peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a touch of butter, complemented by seasoning with salt and pepper.
- → How can I make the grilled cheese more melty?
Use sharp cheddar or similar melting cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack, and grill until the bread is golden and cheese fully softened.
- → What is the best way to blend the soup smooth?
Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer to a countertop blender for a creamy, consistent texture.
- → Can I add a spicy kick to the tomato base?
Yes, adding a pinch of red pepper flakes while simmering enhances the flavor with gentle heat.
- → How should I serve the grilled cheese for easy dipping?
Cut sandwiches into strips or cubes to conveniently dip into the warm tomato blend.
- → Are there common allergens in this dish?
The dish contains dairy from butter and cheese, and gluten from bread; always check labels for possible nut or soy traces.