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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

A comforting classic, this recipe guides you through making delicious tomato soup paired perfectly with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich in just three simple steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tomato Soup
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the Grilled Cheese
  • 8 bread slices
  • 4 cheddar cheese slices or grated
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender
  • skillet or frying pan
  • ladle

Method
 

Make the Tomato Soup
  1. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil in a large pot until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, then blend until smooth.
  3. Stir in heavy cream if desired, and heat through gently without boiling.
Prepare the Grilled Cheese
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice, then place a slice of cheese between two unbuttered sides of bread.
  2. Cook sandwiches on a preheated skillet or pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Cut grilled cheese sandwiches in half and serve immediately with warm tomato soup.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup. Experiment with different cheeses for your grilled cheese, like provolone or Gruyere.