Description
Easy Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or quick weeknight dinners. This rich and velvety tomato soup pairs beautifully with gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, creating a nostalgic meal that warms both body and soul. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this delightful dish in no time, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (28 oz) cans whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices and break them up with a spoon. Add vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Return it to low heat.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Butter each slice of sourdough bread, place cheese between two slices, and grill until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot soup in bowls with grilled cheese sandwiches on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup with 1 sandwich (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg