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Best Cozy Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe to Savor Today

A comforting blend of grilled cheese and tomato soup that's easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tomato Soup
  • 1 can canned tomatoes high-quality or fire-roasted
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (basil, thyme, or oregano)
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • 4 slices bread (sourdough or white) thick slices
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend) shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter for spreading
  • optional optional extras (tomato slices, fresh basil)
For Serving & Garnish
  • to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • to taste cracked black pepper or chili flakes for spice
  • to taste grated Parmesan for extra cheesiness

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • skillet
  • immersion blender

Method
 

For the Soup
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in canned tomatoes and broth, bring to a simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld and liquid slightly reduces.
  3. Use an immersion blender until velvety, then stir in cream and dried herbs. Simmer 2 more minutes and season to taste.
For the Sandwich
  1. Warm a skillet over medium-low heat; this gentle heat ensures golden-brown, crisp exterior without burnt edges.
  2. Butter bread slices, layer cheeses (and tomato if using), then press together. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until cheese melts.
  3. Ladle soup into bowls, cut sandwiches diagonally, then dip each warm, gooey sandwich into rich tomato soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best taste. Optionally, sprinkle chili flakes on soup for a spicy kick.

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