Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
10min
20min
2
611
Chef's Note
For a smoother soup that toddlers might prefer, make sure to blend it very thoroughly. You can also serve the soup in a mug for easier dipping of the grilled cheese. The chicken in the sandwich adds protein while keeping the meal kid-friendly and familiar.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium, diced yellow onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 oz, diced cooked chicken breast
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in 28 oz of crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of chicken broth. Add 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir to combine.
- 4
Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 5
While the soup simmers, prepare the grilled cheese sandwiches. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread with 1/2 tablespoon of butter per slice.
- 6
Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese and 4 oz of diced cooked chicken between two slices of bread (buttered sides facing out) to make each sandwich.
- 7
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Return to the soup and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer to a regular blender in batches.
- 9
Stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- 10
Cut each grilled cheese sandwich in half diagonally and serve alongside the hot soup.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
611
38g
69g
21g
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