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A square photo of a bowl of tomato soup with parsley and a grilled cheese sandwich with a piece broken off, revealing streaks of melted cheese

Tomato Soup With Herbs & Cheese Toastie

Andréa
Tomato Soup With Herbs & Cheese Toastie – a comforting lunch, perfect for cold days. Easy to make and full of flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Dutch, European Cuisine
Servings 4 persons
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
 

Tomato soup

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1¼ pound tomatoes quartered
  • 4½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 sprig dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Parsley chopped

Grilled cheese sandwich

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 slices Gouda cheese or Cheddar

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions
 

Tomato soup

  • Heat oil in a large pot.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Add shallot and cook on low for 5 minutes until soft.
    1 shallot
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    1 clove garlic
  • Add tomatoes and fry for 1 minute.
    1¼ pound tomatoes
  • Pour in broth, add sugar, and thyme.
    4½ cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 sprig dried thyme
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
    salt and pepper
  • Top with chopped parsley before serving.
    2 sprigs Fresh Parsley

Cheese Toastie

  • Butter one side of each bread slice.
    4 slices white bread, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Place cheese between slices, buttered side out.
    2 slices Gouda cheese
  • Toast in a sandwich maker or pan until golden and melted.

NOTES

1. Variations
  • Add red pepper or chili for a spicy soup.
  • Spread pesto or cream cheese inside the toastie.
  • Add meatballs to the soup for a hearty meal.
  • Use multigrain or sourdough instead of white bread.
  • Top the soup with croutons or crispy bacon.
2. Storage
  • Fridge: Keep tomato soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Warm the soup in a pan over low heat. Toast the sandwich fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2066IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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