Description
A comforting and easy 5-ingredient tomato soup paired with classic grilled cheddar sourdough sandwiches, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tomato Soup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onion: Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer soup: Add the whole peeled tomatoes along with their juice and the vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
- Prepare sandwiches: Spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Create sandwiches by placing sharp cheddar cheese slices between two bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides are facing out.
- Grill sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Cut grilled cheese: Slice the grilled cheese sandwiches into strips or cubes, making them perfect for dunking into the tomato soup.
- Serve: Ladle the hot tomato soup into bowls and serve alongside the grilled cheese pieces for a delicious and satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk after blending.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or thyme to garnish the soup for added flavor.
- To make the grilled cheese extra crispy, press the sandwiches slightly while grilling.
- Substitute sourdough with white or whole wheat bread to your preference.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger group.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup and Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tomato soup, grilled cheese, 5-ingredient soup, easy tomato soup, sourdough grilled cheese, comfort food, quick lunch
