5-Ingredient Tomato Soup Combo (Print Version)

Creamy tomato soup paired with crispy, melty grilled cheese for a simple comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomato Soup

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
03 - 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes with juice
04 - 2 cups vegetable broth
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Grilled Cheese

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add whole peeled tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring to a blender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Assemble two sandwiches with cheese slices between bread, buttered sides facing out.
05 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Cut grilled cheese sandwiches into strips or cubes for convenient dipping.
07 - Ladle hot tomato soup into bowls and serve alongside grilled cheese pieces for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with only 5 core ingredients
  • Classic comfort food meal loved by all ages
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten, always check bread and cheese labels for traces of nuts or soy
  • Using sourdough adds extra crunch and structure to the grilled cheese
03 -
  • Swap cheddar for Gruyère or Monterey Jack for a different flavor
  • Stir in heavy cream at the end for a richer, smoother soup
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