Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
	
		A comforting and classic pairing of crispy, golden grilled cheese sandwiches served with creamy, tangy tomato soup — perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 10 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 20 mins
 
							- Total Time: 30 mins
 
							- Yield: 2 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Main Course
 
							- Method: Stovetop
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 4 slices of bread
 
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
 
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
 
- 1 tbsp olive oil
 
- 1 small onion, chopped
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
 
- 2 cups vegetable broth
 
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
 
- 1 tsp sugar
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheese slices between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.
 
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Keep warm.
 
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
 
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
 
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
 
- Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
 
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
 
- Serve hot soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, garnished with basil if desired.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- For extra flavor, use a mix of cheeses such as mozzarella and gruyère.
 
- You can make the soup vegan by using plant-based cream and butter.
 
- Grilled cheese is best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with 1 cup soup
 
							- Calories: 520
 
							- Sugar: 12g
 
							- Sodium: 980mg
 
							- Fat: 28g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 16g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0.5g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 48g
 
							- Fiber: 5g
 
							- Protein: 17g
 
							- Cholesterol: 75mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: grilled cheese, tomato soup, comfort food, vegetarian lunch, classic pairing