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A bowl of rich tomato soup swirled with cream and pepper sits beside a perfect pairing: a crispy grilled cheese sandwich. A knife rests nearby on the table, alongside a neatly folded napkin, completing the classic duo's delicious presentation.
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe

This homemade grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe is a comfort food combo you know and love, but with a gourmet touch! The creamy tomato soup is made with fresh ingredients and served alongside a perfectly crispy grilled cheese sandwich.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled cheese and tomato soup
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt separated
  • 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz. whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Grilled Cheese Ingredients

  • 6 slices bakery sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons mayonaisse or Kewpie
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 4 slices gouda cheese

Instructions

  • Make the tomato soup: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add the onion to the pan and season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook the onions down until translucent, 7-9 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and garlic to the onions and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
    Chopped onions, minced garlic, and dollops of tomato paste in a black pot on a light textured surface evoke the comforting aroma of grilled cheese and tomato soup.
  • Next, add the crushed tomatoes, peeled tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium/high heat.
  • Turn the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer for 5 minutes.
    A black pot filled with whole and crushed tomatoes in tomato sauce, reminiscent of a comforting bowl of tomato soup, sits on a light gray surface. Perfect for pairing with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Transfer the soup to a high-speed blender (we prefer a Vitamix) and carefully blend the soup until completely smooth.*
    Top view of a blender containing smooth red tomato sauce on a light surface, reminiscent of the perfect partner to grilled cheese.
  • Transfer the soup back to the Dutch oven and allow the soup to warm over medium/low heat while you prepare the grilled cheese.
    A pot filled with rich, red tomato sauce and a wooden spoon resting inside evokes the comforting aroma of grilled cheese and tomato soup on a light-colored surface.
  • Make the grilled cheese: Place two cheddar cheese slices and one slice of gouda on top of one slice of bread, and then place the second piece of bread on top of the cheddar cheese. Spread butter on the top of the top slice.
  • Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grilled cheese, butter-side-down, to the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. While it's cooking, spread a generous amount of mayo on top of the top slice.
  • Flip the grilled cheese and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes on the other side. We like to cover the grilled cheese to make sure the cheese melts.
    A grilled cheese sandwich sizzles in a black skillet, boasting a visible golden crust and slightly melted cheese, perfectly paired with a comforting bowl of tomato soup.
  • Slice each grilled cheese sandwich in half, and serve alongside the tomato soup.
    A bowl of tomato soup swirled with cream and pepper sits beside a grilled cheese sandwich, accompanied by a knife and a striped napkin.

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Notes

  • Option to blend the soup with an immersion blender in the Dutch oven. Note that we recommend a high-speed blender because it leaves you with a smoother soup.
  • You can use any type of bread for the grilled cheese. We used cheddar cheese and gouda cheese, but feel free to use any other meltable cheese of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g