Tomato soup just got an upgrade! Homemade tomato soup with a crispy grilled cheese has to be one of THE most comforting comfort meals of all time. Most of us grew up on the canned tomato soup version accompanied by American cheese and white bread. It served its purpose at the time but we’re grown now so our Tomato soup game has grown too! Once you learn how ridiculously easy it is to make homemade tomato soup you’ll never go back to the can!
Ingredients For Homemade Tomato Soup
Ripe Tomatoes – I personally don’t think the type of tomato matters here. I’ve used vine ripened tomatoes, grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, etc. Each one has resulted in equally tasty tomato soup!
Tomato Paste – This adds extra concentrated tomato flavor to the soup. You can skip it if you don’t have it on hand but the tomato flavor will be a bit weaker in your soup
Chicken Stock – I personally love chicken stock for all soup applications but veggie stock or even water will do the job. Just remember each ingredient is an opportunity to add flavor so the tastier your liquid of choice the better
Fresh Parmesan Cheese – This adds a lovely umami flavor to the soup and complements the flavor of the tomatoes perfectly. This is one of those ingredients that really elevates tomato soup from basic to gourmet
Fresh Basil – Fresh herbs are an easy way to enhance a homemade dish, and even a small amount of fresh basil will make you tomato soup stand out from the rest
Monk Fruit Sweetener – tomatoes can be very acidic so adding sweetener can help balance out the flavor. This is especially true if the fresh tomatoes you’re using aren’t the most ripe.
Ingredients For Low Carb Grilled Cheese
Bread – Low carb breads can be hard to find, expensive, or just not very good. Instead I decided to use a Carb Balance tortilla and it was actually perfect! Keep reading to find out the secret to achieving an ultra crispy exterior on your grilled cheese!
Cheese – When it comes to cheese use any of your favorites. I personally love sharp cheddar, muenster, or white American.
Protein – Tomato soup is heavier in the carb department so I like to add uncured ham or turkey to keep me full and decrease the impact on my blood sugar
Extra Shredded Cheese – For an extra CRISPY exterior add about one Tablespoon shredded cheese to the pan as you cook your low carb grilled cheese. Once its golden brown flip and repeat on the other side. You’ll end up with a perfect crispy crust every single time.
Tomato Soup with Low Carb Grilled Cheese!
Ingredients
Tomato Soup
- 1 lb Fresh Tomatoes (Any tomato variety will work)
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1/2 Cup Yellow onion, diced (85g)
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste (20g)
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- pinch Chili Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 – 14oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1-2 Tbsp Granulated Monk Fruit (15-30g)
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Parmigiano Reggiano (56g)
- Handful Fresh Basil (7 or 8 leaves)
- *** Vinegar (a few drops if needed)
Low Carb Grilled Cheese
- 1 ea. Low Carb Tortilla
- 2 Slices Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Slices Uncured Ham
- 1 Tbsp Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes in half (small ones can be left whole)
- Roast tomatoes on 400F for 15-20 minutes, or until blistered and charred in some areas
- While tomatoes are roasting add avocado oil and diced onions to a pot. Cook over medium heat until slightly softened and translucent
- Add tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes
- Add fresh garlic. Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant
- Add roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, monk fruit sweetener, and chili flakes to the pot.
- Simmer 30-45 minutes or until liquid reduces by 1/3
- Blend the soup as chunky or smooth as you prefer. Once blended stir in heavy cream
- Taste the soup for seasoning. I like mine extra garlicky so I'll add another fresh garlic clove and blend it into the soup to punch up the flavor
- Add fresh basil and pulse in the blender for a few seconds. You should still see small flecks of basil but no large leaves or stems
- Return soup to pot and add shredded parm. Heat gently to melt cheese
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and monk fruit sweetener
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