Description
Enjoy a heartwarming and nostalgic meal with this easy homemade Tomato Bliss Soup and Grilled Cheese Delight. This recipe offers a delicious alternative to store-bought versions, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 4 slices of your preferred bread (sourdough or whole grain recommended)
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or your cheese of choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar (if using), oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Keep soup warm on low heat.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Top with cheese.
- Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice diagonally.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with basil, and serve hot with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
- When using a regular blender, blend hot soup in batches and leave the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting as you go. A splash of vinegar or pinch of sugar can balance tomato acidity.
- For the grilled cheese, ensure cheese is at room temperature for even melting.
- Cook grilled cheese on medium-low heat to achieve a golden crust and melted cheese without burning.
- Consider using whole grain bread or plant-based cheeses for a healthier grilled cheese option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups soup, 1 sandwich)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A