Delicious Tomato Soup paired with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Ready for a terrific homemade soup recipe that'll knock your socks off? This simple and scrumptious tomato and chili soup recipe is inspired by good old Campbell's, but with a homemade twist. Pair it up with a straightforward grilled cheese sandwich recipe, and voila! You've got a delectable meal for 4 to 6 people.
Recipe:
Tomato and Chili Soup (Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:- 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce- 1 can (12 oz) mild diced chilis & tomatoes, drained- 1 can (8 oz) water (or use the tomato sauce can)- 1/2 cup milk- Salt and pepper to taste- A splash of chopped parsley flakes, dried
Instructions:1. Heat a medium-sized pot and add both cans of tomato sauce.2. Add the remaining ingredients: water, drained diced chilis & tomatoes, milk, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes.3. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until your desired thickness is achieved.4. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches!
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe (Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:- 4-6 slices of bread (preferably a slightly hearty bread like sourdough or cheddar bread)- 4-6 slices of cheddar cheese (or mix up cheddar with another cheese if you fancy)
Instructions:1. Butter one side of each bread slice.2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, place a buttered slice, butter-side down.3. Top the bread in the skillet with one or more slices of cheese.4. Add another slice of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese.5. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.6. Flip carefully and cook the other side until it's also golden.7. Serve with the tomato and chili soup.
Pro Tips:- Give your soup a creamy lift by adding half a cup of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end of cooking.- Freshen up the soup using farm-fresh tomatoes during peak season for optimal flavor.- Jazz up your grilled cheese by adding sliced ham or turkey for more savoriness.
So there you have it! A speedy, easy-peasy homemade tomato and chili soup and grilled cheese sandwich combo that's sure to become a household favorite. Enjoy! 😋
- If you're looking for a better understanding of the nutritional content in this tomato and chili soup recipe, consider calculating it based on the ingredients listed.
- To make this tomato and chili soup even milder, you can try using diced tomatoes without chilies instead of the mild diced chilies & tomatoes.
- To achieve a more consistent thickness in your tomato and chili soup, be sure to simmer it until it reaches your desired level of creaminess.
