Description
A comforting classic American meal featuring creamy tomato soup paired perfectly with crispy, melty grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe combines rich tomato flavors with a smooth, creamy texture and golden-buttered bread filled with cheddar cheese for the ultimate cozy dish.
Ingredients
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Tomato Soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ cup heavy cream
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Soup: Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried basil to the pot. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the Soup: Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a countertop blender in batches. Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and keep warm on low heat.
- Make Grilled Cheese: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place cheese slices between two bread slices with the buttered sides facing out. Place sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in halves or quarters and serve immediately alongside warm bowls of creamy tomato soup for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer soup, substitute all broth with heavy cream.
- Grilled cheese sandwiches can be made with American cheese or a cheese blend for variation.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level.
- Ensure low to medium heat when grilling sandwiches to allow cheese to melt without burning bread.
