Delicious Soup and Sandwich Combo for Any Occasion

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices of bread (your choice)
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat and let the soup cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. While the soup simmers, heat a skillet over medium heat and spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
5. Place two slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet, top each with two slices of cheddar cheese, and finish with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up.
6. Cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping carefully.
7. Once the soup is ready, stir in the heavy cream and let it warm through for another 2 minutes.
8. Serve the hot soup in bowls alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches, cut in half for easy dipping.