Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings back cherished memories while warming both heart and belly. This classic combination features gooey cheddar cheese melted between crispy whole wheat bread, served alongside a rich and tangy tomato soup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy recipe is sure to delight with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese (sliced)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add canned tomatoes, dried basil, and sugar to the pot. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender. Return to pot.
- In a separate skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Assemble sandwiches with cheese between bread slices, grilling until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Serve grilled cheese with bowls of hot tomato soup; garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich & 1 cup soup
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg