5-Ingredient Tomato Soup Cheese (Printable)

Smooth tomato blend paired with golden grilled cheese strips, ideal for a cozy meal.

# Components:

→ Tomato Soup

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
03 - 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes with juices
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

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add canned tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Puree soup using an immersion blender or transfer carefully to a blender until smooth; season with salt and black pepper, then keep warm over low heat.
04 - Butter one side of each bread slice; assemble two sandwiches by placing cheese between two slices with buttered sides facing out.
05 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Cut grilled cheese sandwiches into strips or cubes for easy dunking.
07 - Pour hot tomato soup into bowls and serve with grilled cheese pieces alongside for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 5 main ingredients for both soup and sandwich, making preparation easy.
  • Perfect for dunking and sharing, great for cozy meals or quick weeknight dinners.
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy and gluten check labels if allergies are a concern.
  • Blending hot liquids can cause splatter so blend soup in batches or use immersion blender for safety.
03 -
  • Try Monterey Jack or Gruyère cheese for a different melt and flavor.
  • Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream to soup at the end for extra silkiness.
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