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Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Grilled cheese and tomato soup is an American comfort duo for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, very easy to make, for €2.20 per serving. The trick is buttering the bread rather than the pan for an even golden crust, and blending the soup with a little cream for a smooth texture perfect for dunking.

Tonight it's the ultimate American comfort duo, a crispy cheddar grilled cheese to dunk into a velvety tomato soup.

Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Cheddar melts between two slices of bread browned in butter, the crust crackling while the inside stays stretchy and warm. The tomato soup, blended with a splash of cream, turns velvety enough to welcome every dunked corner of the sandwich. It's an unpretentious meal that still delivers on every bite.

This is the dinner for nights when you don't want to think too hard or dirty more than two pots. Kids love dunking their sandwich, and honestly so do adults, and nobody turns up their nose at something this easy to love. Mon Chou saves it for fall and winter evenings when comfort matters more than originality.

The ingredients

4 people

Bakery

  • Sandwich bread 8 slices

Dairy

  • Cheddar 250 g
  • Butter 50 g
  • Heavy cream 10 cl

Pantry

  • Crushed tomatoesoften in the pantry 800 g
  • Vegetable brothoften in the pantry 30 cl
  • Oiloften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 1 cloves
  • Basil 4 sprigs

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the chopped onion and garlic in the oil until soft. 8 min

    Low heat keeps them from turning bitter.

  2. Add the tomatoes and broth, let simmer, then blend with the cream. 15 min

    A pinch of sugar softens the tomato's acidity.

  3. Fill four slices of bread with the cheddar and close with the remaining slices.

    Thinly sliced cheddar melts faster.

  4. Butter the outside of the sandwiches and brown them in a pan over medium heat. 8 min

    Cover the pan for a minute so the cheese melts fully.

  5. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve with the soup and basil.

    Dunk without holding back.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a cheddar that melts well, not too young and not too aged, for a gooey center that doesn't turn oily.
  • Let the soup simmer gently instead of boiling hard, it keeps a smooth texture once you blend it.
  • Cut the sandwiches right before serving, the heat escapes fast and the cheese sets as it cools.

The variations

  • Swap the cheddar for Gruyère or mild Swiss if you'd rather have a softer flavor.
  • This recipe is already vegetarian, you can make it vegan by swapping the butter, cheddar and cream for plant based versions.
  • To save time, use a store bought tomato soup and focus on getting the sandwiches just right.

What to serve it with

  • A sharply dressed green salad
  • Crunchy pickles on the side
  • Hot tea or lemonade

Storage

The soup keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container and freezes very well. Grilled cheese sandwiches are best eaten right away, but you can reheat the soup gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Questions about this dish

What bread works best for grilled cheese?

Classic sandwich bread works great, it browns evenly and stays soft inside. Avoid overly dry or rustic bread, it tends to burn before the cheese fully melts.

Can you make the soup ahead of time?

Yes, tomato soup is easy to make the day before and actually tastes even better after resting overnight. Just reheat it gently on the stove before serving.

How do you keep the sandwich from burning before the cheese melts?

Cook over medium heat instead of high, and cover the pan for a minute so the trapped heat helps the cheese melt without scorching the bread. Thinly sliced cheddar also melts faster.

Do kids usually like this dish?

Yes, it's a family classic, the melty sandwich and the dunkable soup almost always win kids over. You can cut the sandwiches into small triangles for younger ones.

How long does it take to make a grilled cheese with tomato soup?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a grilled cheese with tomato soup?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a grilled cheese with tomato soup cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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