Indulge in the classic comfort food duo of grilled cheese and tomato soup, elevated with our curated collection of delectable recipes. Experience a symphony of flavors with our classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a gooey blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses sandwiched between slices of golden-brown, buttered sourdough bread. For a unique twist, try our grilled cheese with roasted red pepper and pesto, where the smoky sweetness of the roasted red peppers and the aromatic basil pesto add an extra layer of depth and flavor. Those seeking a vegetarian option will delight in our grilled halloumi and avocado sandwich, where the salty, slightly tangy halloumi cheese pairs perfectly with creamy avocado and fresh herbs. Accompany these delectable sandwiches with our homemade tomato soup, prepared with fresh, ripe tomatoes, a hint of sweetness from carrots and onions, and a touch of herbs for a comforting and flavorful experience. Dive into these recipes and create a memorable meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and nostalgic.
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EASY TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
- Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
- Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.
HEIRLOOM GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH AND CHUNKY TOMATO BACON SOUP
Steps:
- To make the grilled cheese sandwich: In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Spread a liberal amount of butter mixture on 2 slices of bread. Flip over slices and spread some Dijon mustard on other sides. Place Cheddar cheese on the Dijon side of both slices. Place bacon on top of cheese on 1 slice and sliced tomatoes on top of cheese on other slice. Combine both sides together and place in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and crusty. Flip sandwich and place a weighted cast iron pan on top. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted. Remove from skillet and serve immediately with tomato soup.
- To make the soup: Puree the crushed tomatoes and set aside. In a heavy stainless steel pot, heat basil olive oil. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add garlic, thyme, chopped basil, bacon, and tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add tomato puree, cream, chicken broth, and salt and sugar, to taste. Bring to a simmer. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with chiffonnade basil. Serve immediately with grilled cheese sandwich.
GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP BAKE
This casserole brings together two classic comfort foods: grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. There's no need for your hands to get messy dipping bread into a bowl of hot soup! Best of all, my picky-eater husband devours every bite. -Megan Kuns, Perrysburg, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 teaspoon basil until blended; spread onto 6 bread slices. Top with the mozzarella cheese and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining basil; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat., Whisk the eggs in a large bowl; gradually whisk in a third of the milk mixture. Stir in the remaining milk mixture; pour over the sandwiches. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, large yellow onion, garlic, crushed tomato, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, white bread, butter, garlic, large egg, cheddar cheese, olive oil, dried oregano, pepper, salt
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the tomato soup: melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir for 6-8 minutes, until the onions just start to brown.
- Add the garlic and stir for another minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the soup from heat and transfer to a blender. Remove vent so that steam can escape. Blend for 2 minutes, until the soup is smooth and thick. Alternatively, leave the soup in the pot and use an immersion blender.
- Make the grilled cheese bowl: cut the crusts off the bread and set aside in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the bread slices into 3 lines: a line of 5, a line of 4, and a line of 2.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic and use a brush to spread the mixture over each piece of bread.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the bottom of each slice in egg wash and then dab the bottom of each piece of bread in the line of 5 and the line of 4. Dab all four sides of the bread in the group of 2. Overlap the edges of the 5 pieces of bread, then press the edges together to adhere. Repeat with the line of 4.
- In a greased medium oven-safe bowl, place one of the single slices of bread. Then, take the line of 5 slices and make it into a circle on the inside of the bowl. Press down the edges to adhere to the piece of bread at the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover the bread with 6 slices of cheese. Lay the remaining single slice of bread over the cheese, then make a circle with the line of 4 slices of bread, pressing to seal the edges and adhere to the bread below. Lay the remaining slice of cheese on the bottom.
- Using a small bowl, press down on the bread bowl to compress slightly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
- Make the crouton fries: Add the olive oil, oregano, pepper, and salt to the bowl with the crusts. Toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer the crusts to a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, until the crusts are golden brown.
- Remove the bowl and crouton fries from oven. Use tongs to move the bread bowl from the bowl to a serving dish. Fill with tomato soup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 13 grams
TOMATO SOUP WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, GARLIC AND ONIONS WITH GRUYERE GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the soup:
- Place the onions on a baking sheet and dress lightly with EVOO, and season liberally with the thyme and salt and pepper. Dress the garlic with EVOO, salt and pepper, and then wrap the garlic in foil and fold edges over to secure a pouch. Roast the onions until tender and golden, 30 minutes, turning once. Roast the garlic until very soft, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Char the peppers over an open flame on the stovetop or under a hot broiler (once the onions and garlic are removed). Place the charred peppers in a bowl, cover and cool to handle. Wipe away the pepper skins with a towel. Seed and coarsely chop.
- Cool the garlic to handle, and then squeeze the garlic cloves away from the skins and into a food processor bowl. In two batches, add the onions, garlic, peppers, stock and tomatoes. Puree until fairly smooth. Add the puree to a pot with the passata and season with the herbes de Provence and add the torn basil. Heat the soup through and simmer to thicken a little and combine flavors, about 20 minutes. Adjust the salt and pepper. Cool and refrigerate for a make-ahead meal.
- For the grilled cheese croutons:
- To serve, heat the soup over medium heat and preheat a griddle pan over medium heat. Butter all the bread on one side with the softened butter. Make the cheese sandwiches with the buttered sides facing out. Grill the sandwiches until golden and crisp on each side. Dice into bite-size squares. Serve the soup in shallow bowls and top each with a few grilled cheese croutons.
TOMATO SOUP WITH BACON GRILLED CHEESE
This classic combo stirs pesto (or salsa verde) into the tomato soup and adds bacon to the grilled cheese sandwich for an ideal lunch or dinner for one.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until onions are soft, 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender with cream; puree until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids: Remove cap from lid and cover opening with a dish towel.) Season to taste.
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until browned and crisp, 10 minutes; drain on paper towels. Remove pan with fat from heat. Layer 1 bread slice with half the cheese, bacon, and rest of cheese; top with second bread slice. Return pan to heat. Cook sandwich until cheese is melted and bread is browned, 4 minutes, flipping once. Serve with soup, topped with pesto if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 24 g
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP LASAGNA
Transform a favorite soup-and-sandwich pairing into one comforting casserole that can feed a crowd or hungry family.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter both sides of each piece of bread with the softened butter and arrange on 2 baking sheets. Bake, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
- Line the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with 6 slices of toasted bread and toss together the Cheddar and mozzarella in a bowl. Sprinkle the toast evenly with about 1 cup of the cheese mixture and a third of the scallions, then sprinkle with a few grinds of the pepper. Repeat this process with another layer of 6 slices of toast, 1 cup of cheese, a third of the scallions and black pepper. Add the final pieces of toast on top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the tomato soup, milk and eggs until smooth and well-combined. Pour the tomato soup mixture over the casserole evenly so all of the toast is coated and covered. Finish off the top with the remaining cheese and scallions.
- Bake the lasagna until the sides are bubbling and the top is browned in spots, about 35 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
GRILLED TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE TOASTS
This charred tomato soup is the perfect way to say farewell to summer's last tomatoes while welcoming fall and the new school year. We love Havarti cheese for the toasts, because it melts so nicely, but you can try pepper Jack, Muenster or even American.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Drizzle the cut-sides of the tomato halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill cut-side down until they have very dark grill marks, about 8 minutes. Gently flip and grill on the skin-side to char, about 2 minutes. Lightly drizzle some olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil. Arrange the onion rounds in one layer on the foil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the foil sheet on the grill grates. Grill until the onions develop dark char on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Turn the grill down to medium for the grilled cheese toast.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the grilled onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; stir for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and all their juices and mash down the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to break them up a bit. Add 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and some more black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook, about 15 minutes. Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the basil leaves. Very carefully puree the soup in a blender or with a handheld stick blender. When ready to serve, bring the soup back to a simmer, and add the heavy cream. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt, if necessary. If the tomatoes are too acidic, add a little sugar to taste.
- Meanwhile, make the grilled cheese toast: brush the melted butter on both sides of each bread slice. Place the slices on the grill; cook until nicely toasted on the underside, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the bread and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover and cook to melt the cheese and toast the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind a little pepper on each cheese toast. Serve immediately with the soup.
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP BREAD BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread bowl, cheese, butter, tomato soup
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 bread bowls
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the top of the roll. Using a small knife cut around the inside of the bread (being careful not to cut through the sides) and scoop out the center of the roll - save this for later.
- Butter the inside of the roll and place 3-4 cheese slices around the inner edge of the bread bowl. Bake in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Cut the saved center of the roll in half. Butter both sides and create a cheese sandwich.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and fry the sandwich until both sides are browned and the inner cheese has melted.
- Remove the bread bowl from the oven. Fill with tomato soup and serve with the grilled cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Carbohydrate 156 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 13 grams
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP WITH MINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
You'll love the rich creaminess of this delicious soup with Greek yogurt!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil, onion and garlic over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add tomatoes; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add yogurt, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil leaves, the salt and pepper. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
- Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 3 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 3 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 3 sandwiches at a time over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese just melts. Cut each sandwich into 6 squares. Place 2 sandwich squares onto each skewer.
- To serve, spoon soup into small cups; place sandwich skewer on top of cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHEESE-TOMATO SOUP
OK, the cheese isn't grilled, but when the melted cheese puddles in the soup and is topped with toasty croutons, it sure makes one think of that great soup and sandwich combo!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat soup as directed on can.
- For each serving, pour warm soup into small insulated bottle. Pack in lunch bag with cheese cubes, croutons and plastic spoon.
- At lunch time, add cheese cubes and croutons to soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 11 g
MASALA TOMATO SOUP WITH BOMBAY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Is there anything more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup? This recipe kicks this iconic combo up a notch, adding texture and complexity to the sandwiches with a vibrant cilantro chutney and thinly sliced onions-inspired by the Bombay toasts made in South Asian home kitchens. Warming spices (including a rich chhonk of tempered cumin seeds) make the dish even cozier. This is meant to be a quick-to-assemble meal but let the soup simmer on low heat for even longer if you want deeper flavors.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the soup: In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering, add the onion, ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, heavy cream, garam masala, pepper and salt and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and cook until the flavors have really deepened and the soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the chhonk: Melt the ghee in a butter warmer or small pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for a minute or less, until the cumin seeds turn fragrant and a deeper shade of brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder and asafetida. Drizzle the chhonk over the soup once it's done.
- While the soup is cooking, make the chutney and assemble and cook your sandwiches.
- For the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of the chutney on four slices of the bread, then evenly distribute the cheese on top (adding more, if you'd like), followed by the onions. Close each sandwich with the remaining four slices of bread and slather the tops of the sandwiches with a generous amount of mayonnaise (this will let the sandwich brown in the skillet).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, add a sandwich, mayonnaise-side down. Slather the side of the sandwich that's now on top with mayonnaise. Once the sandwich is golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. While the sandwich is cooking, use a spatula to press down on the sandwich and bind the cheese and bread together. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve with the soup.
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until homogeneous, adding more lime juice or water if needed to get the blades moving.
TOMATO SOUP FOR ONE WITH PARMESAN FRICO GRILLED CHEESE
There's nothing more comforting to me than a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese. This recipe takes your average grilled cheese to the next level with a coating of grated Parmesan. The result: crispy, delicious frico on the outside of the sandwich.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Scatter the Parmesan on a plate.
- Sandwich the Muenster and Gruyere between the bread slices, breaking the pieces of cheese to fit inside the bread. Spread the mayonnaise on the outside of the sandwich, then dip into the Parmesan, pressing to coat evenly on both sides. Cook in the preheated skillet until the bottom is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip with a fish spatula to loosen the sandwich from the skillet and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut in half to serve.
- Heat the oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, breaking them up with a potato masher. Add the chicken stock, basil sprig, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Discard the basil sprig and ladle the soup into a large bowl. Top with the sliced basil and serve with the Parmesan frico grilled cheese.
MY GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP
Tomato soup and grilled cheese is a classic flavor combo that Vail has managed to take over the top. Don't skimp on all four types of cheese. They are a must to complete this dynamic duo and make for a gooey grilled cheese. The tomato soup is creamy and robust. We can't imagine a better way to warm up after being outside on a...
Provided by Vail Bee
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large pot. Saute onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
- 2. Add tomatoes, parsley, carrots, bay leaf, and stock. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
- 3. Skim the top of any fat or froth, if desired. Remove parsley and bay leaf and blend the soup in batches of 2 cups or so or use an immersion blender.
- 4. Add heavy cream, thyme, basil, and 1 Tbsp butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. NOTE: Keeps well in the fridge.
- 5. For the grilled cheese, butter one side of each slice of bread. (It's important to butter the bread and not the pan so that the toast browns more evenly.) Put an even amount of slices of each type of cheese on half of the bread slices. Top each with a second bread slice to form your sandwiches. Grill on a flat pan or use panini press or personal-size grill for about 5-7 minutes.
- 6. Dip sandwich in soup and enjoy!!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the soup, and use a good quality cheese for the grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when grilling the sandwiches. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Use a medium-low heat when grilling the sandwiches to prevent them from burning.
- Be patient when making the soup. It takes time for the flavors to develop, so don't rush the process.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a little spice.
Conclusion:
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a classic comfort food combination that is perfect for a cold day. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, cheesy or tangy, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your liking. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe a try.
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