Easy tomato soup with grilled cheese

Name: Easy tomato soup with grilled cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ kg (3lbs) Tomatoes; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 red onions (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); ½ cup fresh basil leaves (I don't bother chopping the basil as the leaves will be blended.); 2 tsp tomato paste; 8 cups vegetable / chicken broth; ½ cup cream; salt & black pepper to taste; fresh basil (to serve); 2 slices bread per person; 2 cups grated mozzarella; 2 cups grated mature cheddar; butter

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Easy roasted tomato soup served with a simple, extra-cheesy grilled cheese sandwich is comfort food personified. Served with a swirl of cream and fresh basil, it's your childhood favorite all grown up.

Updated at: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:09:02 GMT