Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Name: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter plus more for the bread; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes; 2 cups broth; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 slices sandwich bread; 8 slices cheddar or American cheese; Salt and pepper

A smooth, slightly sweet tomato soup made from canned tomatoes, with golden, crisp grilled cheese for dipping.

Why it's here: Tomato soup with grilled cheese was one of TikTok's most-saved fall dinners in late September.

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Total35 min

Serves4

What you'll need

Enameled cast-iron Dutch ovenFor soups, stews and braises

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BlenderFor smooth soups and sauces

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12-inch nonstick skilletFor eggs, rice and quick sautés

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Steps

Melt the butter in a pot over medium. Cook the onion 6 minutes, then the garlic for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, broth and sugar. Simmer 15 minutes.

Blend until smooth, stir in the cream, and season.

Butter one side of each bread slice. Build sandwiches with the butter outside.

Cook in a skillet over medium-low, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and melted. Cut and serve with the soup.

TipLow heat is the key to a grilled cheese that's crisp outside and melted inside.