Description
Experience the heartwarming combination of a classic grilled cheese sandwich paired with rich, velvety tomato soup. This ultimate comfort food dish features crispy, buttery bread filled with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful tomato soup that will transport you back to your childhood. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying this delightful duo in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for grilling)
- 4 cups tomatoes (fresh or canned), chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in fresh basil leaves before removing from heat.
- Meanwhile, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Layer cheese between two slices (buttered side out) and grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve the grilled cheese hot alongside the steaming bowl of tomato soup for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich + 1 cup soup (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg