5-Ingredient Tomato Soup Combo (Print View)

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

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add whole peeled tomatoes with 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 to puree until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
04 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Assemble sandwiches with cheese slices between two bread slices, buttered sides facing out.
05 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Slice grilled cheese into strips or cubes for easy dunking into the soup.
07 - Ladle hot tomato soup into bowls and serve alongside grilled cheese pieces for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple 5-ingredient preparation makes mealtime quick and easy
  • Perfect combo of creamy soup and crispy, cheesy bread for dunking
02 -
  • Contains dairy (butter, cheese) and gluten (bread) so check labels if you have allergies
  • Calories per serving are around 480, with 16 g protein
03 -
  • For extra creaminess, stir 2 tablespoons of heavy cream into the soup before serving
  • Add red pepper flakes for a subtle heat in your soup
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