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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe with Easy Grilled Cheese Combo

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A cozy and comforting creamy tomato basil soup paired with golden, crispy grilled cheese sandwiches. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (28 oz each) canned whole tomatoes, no added salt or sugar
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil, chopped (about 25g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), full-fat
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (480ml)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g), for sautéing and grilled cheese
  • 8 slices good-quality sandwich bread (sourdough or white sandwich bread)
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella (225g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the fresh basil, open canned tomatoes, and measure broth and cream.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add canned tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Break up tomatoes with a spoon. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, cool slightly and blend in batches.
  5. Return pot to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil. Warm through gently without boiling.
  6. Season soup with salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go.
  7. Make grilled cheese: heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place bread butter-side-down, add shredded cheese, top with another slice butter-side-up. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.

Notes

[‘Save some tomato juice to adjust soup consistency if too thick.’, ‘Use fresh basil only for best flavor; dried basil is not recommended.’, ‘Keep heat low after adding cream to avoid curdling.’, ‘Butter the bread slices generously for a perfect grilled cheese crust.’, ‘Mix sharp cheddar and mozzarella for best melt and flavor.’, ‘Salt soup gradually and taste often to avoid blandness.’]

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Keywords: creamy tomato basil soup, grilled cheese, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal, soup and sandwich, cozy recipe

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