Description
A comforting tomato basil soup paired with crispy grilled cheese for a classic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add tomatoes and basil, cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Butter bread slices and layer cheese between them.
- Grill sandwiches until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve soup hot with grilled cheese on the side.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust cream for desired thickness.
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too acidic.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg