This soup is awesome. Click here for the recipe.
My favorite tomato soup went perfectly with an upgraded grilled cheese sandwich that was inspired by Ellie Krieger’s Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese. I didn’t have the exact ingredients to make Ellie’s sandwiches so I improvised and made them with what I had in the fridge. They turned out great and I will definitely be making these again. For those of you watching your calories (like I am), a good trick when making these is to use freshly shredded cheese…it melts so much better and in my opinion you don’t have to use as much. Also, by adding the extras (onions and jalapenos) you won’t miss a little less cheese…so it’s all good!
Recipe from Aggie’s Kitchen
(printable recipe)
sliced whole wheat bread
block mild cheddar cheese, shredded
fresh jalapenos, seeded and sliced
red onion, sliced thin
salt and pepper to taste
butter
cooking spray
In a warm skillet coated with cooking spray, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add sliced jalapenos and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper.
Place shredded cheddar on 1 slice bread. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions and jalapeno mixture on top of cheese and top with another slice of bread. Spread a very thin layer of butter on both outer sides of sandwich.
Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat until hot. Place sandwich on griddle. Lower heat to medium-low and grill until underside is a deep brown but not burnt and cheese is partially melted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully flip sandwich and grill other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Slice in half and serve hot.
Serve with this tomato soup recipe and you are set! Enjoy!
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I didn't grow up on tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches either, but these look delicious!
I didn't grow up on tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches either, but these look delicious!
I didn't grow up on tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches either, but these look delicious!
Your sandwich looks amazing. I like your idea about using grated cheese. I also loved the add-ins you used to perk up the flavor of the cheese. Have a great day.
Your sandwich looks amazing. I like your idea about using grated cheese. I also loved the add-ins you used to perk up the flavor of the cheese. Have a great day.
Your sandwich looks amazing. I like your idea about using grated cheese. I also loved the add-ins you used to perk up the flavor of the cheese. Have a great day.
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! It's definitely one of the most comforting meals. I remember having it after being out playing in the leaves or snow. I'm definitely going to check out Martha's soup recipe.
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! It's definitely one of the most comforting meals. I remember having it after being out playing in the leaves or snow. I'm definitely going to check out Martha's soup recipe.
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup! It's definitely one of the most comforting meals. I remember having it after being out playing in the leaves or snow. I'm definitely going to check out Martha's soup recipe.
Grilled and tomato soup is a perfect combination. Nice way to click it up a notch!
Grilled and tomato soup is a perfect combination. Nice way to click it up a notch!
Grilled and tomato soup is a perfect combination. Nice way to click it up a notch!
Holy crap, that looks wicked good! I love grilled cheese, jalapenos in it must be the bomb.
Holy crap, that looks wicked good! I love grilled cheese, jalapenos in it must be the bomb.
Holy crap, that looks wicked good! I love grilled cheese, jalapenos in it must be the bomb.
Aggie,
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup. Such a great combo. I love your version and I'm going to check out that tomato soup recipe (I still use the canned variety)
Aggie,
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup. Such a great combo. I love your version and I'm going to check out that tomato soup recipe (I still use the canned variety)
Aggie,
I love grilled cheese and tomato soup. Such a great combo. I love your version and I'm going to check out that tomato soup recipe (I still use the canned variety)
What a great grilled cheese sandwich! I like the jalapenos in there.
What a great grilled cheese sandwich! I like the jalapenos in there.
What a great grilled cheese sandwich! I like the jalapenos in there.
Beautiful grilled cheese and with that tomato soup that must be delicious.
Beautiful grilled cheese and with that tomato soup that must be delicious.
Beautiful grilled cheese and with that tomato soup that must be delicious.
This is my kind of meal. I love soup and grilled cheese. I also love the onion and peppers in your sandwich. I will definitely be trying this soon!
This is my kind of meal. I love soup and grilled cheese. I also love the onion and peppers in your sandwich. I will definitely be trying this soon!
This is my kind of meal. I love soup and grilled cheese. I also love the onion and peppers in your sandwich. I will definitely be trying this soon!
This looks fabulous. Love the addition of jalapenos and onions. mmmm Grilled cheese is like the best comfort food. Hope you had a good weekend
This looks fabulous. Love the addition of jalapenos and onions. mmmm Grilled cheese is like the best comfort food. Hope you had a good weekend
This looks fabulous. Love the addition of jalapenos and onions. mmmm Grilled cheese is like the best comfort food. Hope you had a good weekend
That's extra special grilled cheese sandwich!
That's extra special grilled cheese sandwich!
That's extra special grilled cheese sandwich!
jalapeños?! That's so smart – they look fabulous!
jalapeños?! That's so smart – they look fabulous!
jalapeños?! That's so smart – they look fabulous!
I didnt grow up on grilled cheese and soup either.
This is a wonderful combo of flavors though
I didnt grow up on grilled cheese and soup either.
This is a wonderful combo of flavors though
I didnt grow up on grilled cheese and soup either.
This is a wonderful combo of flavors though
This looks fantastic! I didn't grow up on grilled cheese and tomato soup but my mom would make lipton soup with grilled cheese for lunch sometimes or during lent when we couldn't eat meat. I love this grown up version!
This looks fantastic! I didn't grow up on grilled cheese and tomato soup but my mom would make lipton soup with grilled cheese for lunch sometimes or during lent when we couldn't eat meat. I love this grown up version!
This looks fantastic! I didn't grow up on grilled cheese and tomato soup but my mom would make lipton soup with grilled cheese for lunch sometimes or during lent when we couldn't eat meat. I love this grown up version!
This sounds wonderful. I grew up on grilled cheese and tomato soup! The jalapenos are a great idea. Thanks
This sounds wonderful. I grew up on grilled cheese and tomato soup! The jalapenos are a great idea. Thanks
This sounds wonderful. I grew up on grilled cheese and tomato soup! The jalapenos are a great idea. Thanks
Yum! I really enjoyed this one from Elllie. Normally, I'm watching my calories, too. I usually shred my cheese otherwise WAY too much ends up in the sandwich, my mouth and on my hips! That tomato soup sounds really delicious!
Normally I wouldn’t mess with a classic, but this is magical.
Aggie, thanks so much for sharing your grown up grilled cheese with me. It looks delicious & I love your concept behind using less cheese with the grated cheese. xo
This grown up grilled cheese & tomato soup looks perfect for this time of year!! Any left to share?? xo