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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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:

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ยฝ tsp salt, cooking for 7-9 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and garlic, sautรฉing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully transfer soup to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
  6. Return to Dutch oven and keep warm on low heat while preparing grilled cheese.

Make the Grilled Cheese:

  1. Place two slices of American cheese and one slice of gouda between two slices of sourdough bread.
  2. Spread butter on one side of the sandwich.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich butter-side-down. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Spread mayonnaise on the top slice while the bottom side cooks.
  5. Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes, covering the pan to ensure the cheese melts.
  6. 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