Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Recipe

Tomato Soup

1. 1

   Heat the Oil

   In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Chop the medium yellow onion and garlic cloves, then add them to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the pot along with the vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   After simmering, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.

6. 6

   Add Cream and Basil

   Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil leaves. Heat for an additional 5 minutes without boiling.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the tomato soup hot alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches.