Description
A warm bowl of creamy tomato soup served with a perfectly grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans Canned Whole Tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ½ cup Fresh Basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, then stir in the salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return the soup to the pot, add heavy cream, and stir over low heat until heated through.
- Prepare your grilled cheese sandwiches by buttering slices of bread and grilling with cheese until golden and melty.
- Serve the creamy tomato soup in bowls with grilled cheese cut into triangles, garnished with extra basil leaves.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg