Description
This classic grilled cheese and tomato soup gets a gourmet twist with a rich, creamy tomato soup made from fresh ingredients, paired with a crispy, buttery grilled cheese sandwich featuring melty gouda and American cheese. Perfect for cozy nights or a comforting lunch!
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1.5 tsp sea salt, divided
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
For the Grilled Cheese
- 6 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Kewpie mayo for extra richness)
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 slices gouda cheese
Instructions
Make the Tomato Soup:
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ยฝ tsp salt, cooking for 7-9 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and garlic, sautรฉing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer soup to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Return to Dutch oven and keep warm on low heat while preparing grilled cheese.
Make the Grilled Cheese:
- Place two slices of American cheese and one slice of gouda between two slices of sourdough bread.
- Spread butter on one side of the sandwich.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich butter-side-down. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Spread mayonnaise on the top slice while the bottom side cooks.
- Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes, covering the pan to ensure the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve with warm tomato soup.
Notes
- Make it vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Extra creamy soup: Stir in ยฝ cup of heavy cream or coconut cream before serving.
- Add a kick: Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the soup for a spicy twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg