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A hot bowl of tomato soup paired with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich.

Best way to grow your Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese pairing in 3 easy steps

This recipe guides you through making a comforting tomato soup from scratch and pairing it with a classic grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Soup
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Grilled Cheese
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter softened

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Tomato Soup
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add diced onion and cook until softened for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, fresh basil, salt, and pepper, then heat through for a few minutes without boiling.
Grilled Cheese
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice and place two slices, butter-side down, in a pan.
  2. Layer cheese on the unbuttered side of each slice, then top with the remaining bread, butter-side up.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish your tomato soup with a swirl of pesto or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. If you enjoy a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup while it simmers for a subtle kick.