Description
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food duo, perfect for chilly days or nostalgic moments. This classic dish features golden-brown, gooey grilled cheese that pairs beautifully with rich, tangy tomato soup, creating a satisfying meal that warms both heart and soul. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful combination, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; stir and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, adding heavy cream if desired.
- For the grilled cheese, butter one side of each slice of bread and assemble sandwiches with shredded cheese in between.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Serve immediately with tomato soup for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich + 1 cup soup (350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg