5-Ingredient Tomato Soup Combo (Printable version)

Comforting tomato soup paired with melty grilled cheese, ideal for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What you 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only 5 ingredients in each part for simplicity
  • Ready in just 30 minutes for a quick meal
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten because of butter, cheese, and bread
  • Check bread and cheese labels for possible traces of nuts or soy
03 -
  • Immersion blenders make soup blending safer and easier
  • Cutting grilled cheese into sticks or cubes is great for kids and dipping
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