# What You’ll Need:
→ Tomato Soup
01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
03 - 1 can (28 oz) 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add whole peeled tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer carefully to a blender; season with salt and black pepper to taste and keep warm over low heat.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice; place cheese slices between two slices with buttered sides facing out to form two sandwiches.
05 - Heat skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Slice grilled sandwiches into strips or cubes suitable for dipping.
07 - Ladle hot tomato soup into bowls and serve alongside grilled cheese for dipping.
