Save A comforting classic combo featuring creamy tomato soup and crispy melty grilled cheese perfect for dipping.
Growing up my family started chilly weekends with tomato soup and grilled cheese. I still love making this combo for lunch because nothing is simpler or more soothing.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: Adds richness to both soup and sandwiches
- Yellow onion: Brings sweetness to the soup base
- Whole peeled tomatoes: Give the soup deep flavor
- Vegetable broth: Provides a savory foundation
- Salt and black pepper: Used for seasoning to taste
- Sourdough bread: Sturdy slices for crisp grilled cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Melts beautifully for the sandwiches
Instructions
- Sauté the onion:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the 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 and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Prepare grilled cheese sandwiches:
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place cheese slices between two bread slices buttered sides out to make two sandwiches.
- Grill the sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut for dunking:
- Cut grilled cheese into strips or cubes for easy dunking.
- Serve:
- Serve hot tomato soup in bowls with grilled cheese alongside for dipping.
Save The best part is watching kids dunk their grilled cheese into the warm tomato soup and compete for the cheesiest bite. It always brings laughter around the lunch table.
Required Tools
Use a medium saucepan immersion blender or blender skillet knife and cutting board for prepping and cooking.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy from butter and cheese and gluten from bread. Check product labels for nut or soy traces if needed.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 480 calories with 25 g total fat 48 g carbohydrates and 16 g protein.
Save Make this cozy classic on a cool day for instant comfort and joy. Dip away and savor every warm bite.
Kitchen Guide
- → What makes this tomato soup creamy without cream?
Sautéed onions and the natural texture of blended whole canned tomatoes give the soup a smooth body. Optional heavy cream can be added for extra richness.
- → Can I use other cheeses in the grilled sandwich?
Yes, cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack melt well and provide different flavor profiles to enhance the sandwich.
- → How do I ensure the grilled cheese is perfectly crispy?
Butter the outside of the bread slices and cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side, usually 2–3 minutes per side.
- → Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free bread alternatives to maintain the toastiness without gluten, while keeping other ingredients the same.
- → What’s the best way to serve the cheese with the soup?
Cut the grilled cheese into strips or cubes to easily dunk into the warm tomato soup, making each bite flavorful and satisfying.