Save A comforting, classic combo featuring creamy tomato soup and crispy, melty grilled cheese perfect for dipping.
This soup and sandwich combo has saved many weeknight dinners for me. The dunkable grilled cheese strips always bring smiles around the table, and the rich, velvety soup is effortless to whip up when time is tight.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: For sautéing onion and grilling bread
- Yellow onion: Adds savory flavor to the soup
- Whole peeled tomatoes: Provides the tomato base for soup
- Vegetable broth: Used for a smooth, creamy soup texture
- Salt and black pepper: Season to your taste
- Sourdough bread: For perfect crispy grilled cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Delivers melty, robust cheesiness
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer Soup:
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend and Season:
- Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer soup to a blender) to blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Prep Grilled Cheese:
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place cheese slices between bread slices, buttered sides out, to make two sandwiches.
- Grill Sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2,3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and Serve:
- Cut grilled cheese into strips or cubes for easy dunking. Serve hot tomato soup in bowls, with grilled cheese alongside for dipping.
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Save This is always a hit with my family on chilly evenings, especially when everyone dips their cheesy bites into the warm soup. My kids love helping make the grilled cheese strips for dunking.
Required Tools
Medium saucepan, immersion blender or blender, skillet, knife, and cutting board are all you need to craft this classic combo.
Allergen Information
This dish contains dairy and gluten. Be sure to check your bread and cheese packaging for additional allergens such as nuts or soy.
Nutritional Information
Each serving offers about 480 calories, with 25 g total fat, 48 g carbohydrates, and 16 g protein.
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Save This comforting duo brings together creamy soup and crisp grilled cheese for the ultimate meal. Serve it hot and enjoy every dunk!
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What kind of tomatoes work best for the soup?
Whole peeled canned tomatoes provide a rich texture and sweet flavor, but fresh ripe tomatoes can be used when in season.
- → How do I get the grilled cheese crispy and melty?
Spread softened butter on both bread slices' outer sides and grill on medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted inside.
- → Can I make the soup spicier?
Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes while simmering adds a gentle heat that complements the tomato base well.
- → What other cheeses can I use for the sandwich?
Gruyère or Monterey Jack are excellent melts that work well if you want a different flavor profile.
- → Is immersion blending necessary for the soup?
An immersion blender creates a smooth texture directly in the pot, but you can carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender if preferred.