Description
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup in Heart Bowls is a cozy and romantic comfort food meal featuring crispy, golden grilled cheese sandwiches paired with creamy tomato soup served in charming heart-shaped bowls. This classic pairing is perfect for a special Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner, or a fun and comforting family meal any time.
Ingredients
Grilled Cheese
- 4 slices bread (white, sourdough, or brioche)
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Tomato Soup
- 2 cups tomato soup (homemade or canned)
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh basil
- Croutons
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat Tomato Soup: Pour the tomato soup into a saucepan and warm it over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Stir in the milk or cream until well combined, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the soup warm on low heat.
- Prepare Bread for Grilling: Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly, ensuring full coverage for crispiness and flavor.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place a slice of cheese between the unbuttered sides of two bread slices to form each sandwich, keeping the buttered sides facing out.
- Cook Grilled Cheese: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches butter-side down. Cook until the bread is golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip Sandwiches: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until the cheese melts and the bread is equally crisp, approximately another 3-4 minutes.
- Shape the Sandwiches: If desired, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the sandwiches into cute heart shapes for a romantic presentation.
- Serve: Pour the warmed tomato soup into heart-shaped bowls and serve alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches, perfect for dipping or enjoying together.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped cutter for adorable grilled cheese pieces that add a romantic touch.
- Enhance the soup flavor by adding garlic powder or parmesan cheese.
- This recipe works great with variations like tomato basil soup or roasted red pepper soup.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best crispy texture of the grilled cheese and warm comforting soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
