Try the homemade grilled cheese and tomato soup, the ultimate comfort food! It’s easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Choose the right bread and cheese for a delicious sandwich. High-quality tomatoes enhance the flavor. Use better canned tomatoes. Say goodbye to plain old American cheese in your grilled cheese!
Let’s Check Out the Detail of the Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 1009
Ingredients For Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup
- Whole tomatoes (organic) – 28 oz
- Celery – 2
- Onion – 1
- Carrots – 2
- Garlic cloves – 3
- Chicken broth – 36 oz
- Parmesan – ⅓ cup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Favorite Bread
- Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp
- Gouda cheese
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tsp
How To Make The Grilled Cheese
Numerous methods for grilled cheese, but the best is thick white bread with creamy gouda, making it superior.
1. Grate The Gouda Cheese
To achieve a mouthwatering grilled cheese, start by selecting a sharp and creamy cheese that melts nicely. I used Gouda, but Monterey Jack, cheddar, Havarti, or even American cheese work well too. Grate the cheese using the larger side of a box grater for easier melting.
2. Butter The Bread
The key to a great grilled cheese is using good bread and cheese. I prefer thick white bread. Spread unsalted butter on one side of each slice generously. I use unsalted butter as the cheese adds enough saltiness.
3. Add Cheese
Preheat pan to medium-low. Place one bread slice, butter side down, on the hot pan. Adjust pan temperature to prevent burning. Add generous cheese to cover the entire slice.
4. Grill In Frying Pan
Place the second bread slice on top of the cheese, butter side up this time.
Use a spatula to lift the grilled slice and check for golden brown color. Flip the entire sandwich.
Wait a minute or two for cooking and check the bottom slice for a golden brown appearance. The cheese should be melted completely at this point as well.
Once both sides are golden, serve and enjoy! Slice grilled cheese diagonally to see melted cheese. Delicious!
How To Make The Tomato Soup
Grilled cheese and tomato soup are a perfect pair! Now that you’re a grilled cheese pro, try making this soup to enjoy together.
The perfect comfort food, whether you’re unwell, chilly, or seeking solace, this recipe will be your rescue.
1. Prepare The Vegetables
Begin any recipe by preparing ingredients: carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and parmesan – sliced, diced, chopped, grated, and ready to go.
Wash celery and carrots. Peel and dice them to about 1/4in size for even cooking and later blending.
Chop one white onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Set aside.
Grate Parmesan Reggiano. Ensure you buy the genuine one labeled “Reggiano” which comes from Italy.
2. Sauté The Vegetables
Heat pot on medium flame with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until soft.
3. Add The Other Ingredients
Add one can of whole tomatoes (preferably organic). If available, use fresh tomatoes instead.
Include 36oz of chicken broth (homemade is preferred, but store-bought works too).
Season with salt, pepper, and sugar according to your taste.
Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and stir thoroughly.
4. Simmer The Tomato Soup
Simmer the soup for 30-40min, then blend until smooth. Use an immersion or a regular blender.
Heavy cream can be used to thicken soups. But check heavy cream for freshness before adding it to thicken the soup.
Serve this delicious soup with grilled cheese and enjoy the true comfort of food.
FAQs
The rich homemade tomato soup goes well with a grilled cheese sandwich, as the sandwich absorbs the soup. Grilling the cheese in a frying pan creates a flavorful crust with butter and browned bread. Dunking the sandwich into the soup is always enjoyable!
The dishes’ origins may be uncertain, but they’re now American staples loved by all ages. Tomato soup and grilled cheese, a crowd-pleasing combo. The soup is low-fat and cholesterol-free.
Grilled cheese sandwiches can be healthy with whole-grain bread, low-fat cheese, and healthy cooking methods like grilling or broiling. They are a satisfying option for a lower-calorie meal or lunch.