Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of grilled cheese and tomato soup, a quintessential comfort food duo that warms hearts and souls. This delightful meal features creamy, tangy tomato soup paired with a golden, gooey grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect for cozy nights or quick pick-me-ups, this recipe is easy to prepare and visually stunning. Elevate your dining experience with every dip of your crispy sandwich into the rich, velvety soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth; simmer until tomatoes break down.
- Add seasonings: Mix in minced garlic and fresh basil; cook for an additional five minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until silky; return to low heat.
- Create grilled cheese: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place cheese between slices and grill until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup (approximately 1 cup) with 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg