Description
Indulge in the comforting combination of classic tomato soup and grilled cheese with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth (preferably low sodium)
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces can of tomato paste
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 parmesan rind (optional)
- Extra virgin olive oil or shredded parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
Grilled Cheese:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 slices white cheddar cheese
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make the Soup – Cook the onion and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and cook. Remove the parmesan rind. Blend. Add cream and season to taste. Add garnishes.
- Make the Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Stovetop Method – Butter the bread. Assemble grilled cheese. Cook. Make it melty. Dig in.
- Grilled Cheese – Oven Method – Preheat oven. Add the butter. Assemble grilled cheese. Bake. Broil.
Notes
- You can customize your grilled cheese with different cheeses or add-ons like bacon or tomatoes.
- For a lighter version, use whole grain bread and low-fat cheese for the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup with 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
