A few weeks ago I mentioned on Facebook that I was currently eating my very first grilled cheese/tomato soup combo. There was shock and disbelief that I made it 35 and a half years before dipping my first grilled cheese into some Campbell’s tomato soup.
Of course I loved it.
For some reason I had been under the impression that I hated tomato soup. I’m not sure where I got this idea other than I don’t like raw tomatoes. But tomato soup doesn’t taste like taking a bite out of a raw tomato.
Anyway, since I thought it was tasty, I was determined to make my own tomato soup. Not that anything is wrong with Campbell’s, but homemade is always better than something out of a can.
So I scoured Pinterest for a recipe and I stumbled upon something that I pinned long ago…something my friend Nichole posted on her blog.
This week I decided we needed an easy dinner on Halloween so I made tomato soup by adapting her recipe for Creamy Tomato Soup, and Cortney whipped up some grilled cheese sandwiches.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Print recipeIngredients
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups water
- 2oz butter
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cream
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a large sauce pan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter and saute the onion and garlic until translucent | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add the water and reduce by half. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add the tomatoes and cream and reduce by half. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Remove from heat and use an emulsifier, blender, or food processor to blend until smooth. | |
I think grilled cheese and tomato soup might be my new favorite thing. I can’t believe I waited so long to try it! Mmmm!
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My children, well 2 of them anyway, and myself could live off of both of those. I cannot believe you went that long either!!
I haven’t made my own before, but grilled cheese and tomato soup are two of my favourite comfort foods! I have passed that love on to my oldest. My youngest does not appreciate the beauty of soup yet. 🙂
I used to eat this tomato soup with melted cheese on top, when I was a student in England – it was my favorite meal ever!! Your recipe looks awesome.
I loathe tomatoes & tomato soup, but my husband would LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!
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I need to try this! I love tomato soup and grilled cheese, but I have never had them together (and I’m almost 42, so you’re doing good 🙂 )
Okay, this sounds awesome. And we had the exact same dinner last night (but from a can. Sigh). Can’t wait to try this!
Oh we have a lady here in Charlotte who makes the best tomato bisque ever ever ever and she wins awards for it. I LOVE it with a grilled cheese. I too am surprised you went so long! Welcome to the club!
I was under the impression that I also hated tomato soup for at least 20 years. Turns out I do not hate tomato soup…quite the opposite in fact. You should try eating sliced tomatoes again too because it turns out I don’t hate them either.
I’ve been on the hunt for a homemade tomato soup recipe for years and still haven’t found one that’s comparable to Campbell’s. Your recipe is on my list to try now.