Grilled Cheese And Creamy Tomato Soup
A comforting combo of melty grilled cheese sandwiches paired with rich, creamy tomato soup—perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cans 400 g each crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup 240 ml low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwiches
- 8 slices of bread your choice
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 8 oz 225 g cheddar or your favorite cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Cook onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. (Or let cool slightly and blend in batches.)
- Stir in heavy cream and warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Butter bread slices. In a skillet over medium, cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with basil, and pair with grilled cheese for dunking.