How To Make The Best Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is easier to store and spinach is a cost-effective alternative.

Add the small can of tomato sauce to a pot.

Add about 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the tomato sauce.

Whisk together the tomato sauce and cream, then add a pinch of black pepper and salt.

Heat the mixture on low, avoiding boiling to prevent breaking the cream.

Butter one side of the sourdough bread.

Place the buttered side down on a hot plate.

Add slices of extra sharp cheddar cheese on top of the bread.

Close the sandwich and press down gently.

Flip the sandwich using a fork and spatula to ensure even cooking.

Check the sandwich to ensure the cheese is melted before removing it from the heat.

Roll fresh basil leaves and cut them into a chiffonade.

Add the basil to the soup for a tomato basil flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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