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Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup and Fresh Basil Recipe

A cozy vegan grilled cheese paired with creamy tomato-basil soup — simple, satisfying, and soul-warming comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cheese:
  • Whole-grain bread – 4 slices
  • Vegan butter – 2 tbsp
  • Vegan cheddar cheese – ½ cup shredded
  • Vegan mozzarella – ½ cup shredded
  • Garlic powder – ¼ tsp
For the Tomato Soup:
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Onion chopped – 1 small
  • Garlic minced – 2 cloves
  • Tomatoes chopped – 4 medium
  • Tomato puree – 1 cup
  • Vegetable broth – 1½ cups
  • Coconut milk – ½ cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Fresh basil leaves – 2 tbsp chopped

Method
 

For the Tomato Soup:
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, and broth. Let it simmer for 10–12 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, salt, pepper, and basil.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth (optional, but makes it restaurant-level creamy).
  5. Return to heat, taste, and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
For the Grilled Cheese:
  1. Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Sprinkle vegan cheddar, mozzarella, and a touch of garlic powder between two slices, butter side out.
  3. Heat skillet over medium flame. Grill each sandwich until golden brown and melty on both sides.
  4. Cut diagonally (because it tastes better that way).
  5. Serve hot with a steaming bowl of tomato-basil soup. Dip, bite, repeat.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 11 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 25%
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Iron: 10%
  • Vitamin A: 20%
  • Magnesium: 8%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy twist.
  • Use sourdough bread for that extra crunch.
  • Don’t skip the fresh basil — it’s your secret flavor weapon.
  • Make extra soup and freeze it for lazy future you.
  • Pair with cozy socks, comfort shows, and zero guilt.