Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese

4 minutesPrep time

12 minutesCook time

1101 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1/2 cup

Tomatoes (canned, peeled)

1/4

Yellow onion

1 cup

Veggie broth

optional

1/4 tsp

Garlic powder

optional

1 tbsp

Heavy cream

3/50 cup

Mozzarella (shredded)

3/5 cup

Cheddar (shredded)

2 slices

White bread (sliced)

optional

1/2 tbsp

Basil (fresh)

Stovetop, Frying pan, Pot (small), Immersion blender, Knife

Step 1
Peel & mince the onion.
Step 2
Heat a dab of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring for 3 min.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes, garlic powder & vegetable broth. Cover & simmer for 10 min.
Step 4
Butter the outside of each slice of bread.
Step 5
Turn the slices over. Fill half of the slices with cheese. Close each sandwich, being sure the buttered sides are facing outward.
Step 6
Heat a pan over medium heat, grill the sandwiches for 3 min on each side, or until the cheese is melty & the bread golden. Keep warm while you finish making the soup.
Step 7
When the soup is finished simmering, season it with salt & pepper. Purée it using an immersion blender, blender or food processor. It should be completely smooth & creamy.
Step 8
Serve the soup garnished with cream & basil leaves (optional). Dip in your grilled cheese & enjoy!