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Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Dippers

A creamy, homemade tomato soup paired with crispy, cheesy grilled cheese sticks. The perfect cozy comfort food classic!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tomato Soup:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

For the Grilled Cheese Dippers:

  • 4 slices thick-cut bread
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

Make the soup:

  • Sauté onion in butter. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Blend until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2 minutes.

Make the grilled cheese:

  • Butter bread slices and sprinkle with garlic powder. Fill with cheese.
  • Grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest, then cut into strips.
  • Serve soup hot with crispy grilled cheese dippers for dunking!
Keyword Comfort Food, Grilled Cheese Dippers, Tomato Soup