Recipe · 40 min
Apple-Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup
- 40 min
- 2–6 servings
- 610 kcal / serving
A comforting grilled cheese with a lightly spiced tomato-apple soup. The cheddar melts into crusty bread while a smooth tomato-apple blend adds warmth, making a satisfying weeknight pair.
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Ingredients
- ½ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 1Gala apple
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 4 sliceswhole grain bread
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- Gala apples
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, oregano, dried, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · hand or regular blender · ladle · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · spatula · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1Gala apple
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- Gala apples
- yellow onions
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
Bakery & bread
- 4 sliceswhole grain bread
Pantry & dry goods
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheddar cheese | ½ (8 oz) block | 1 (8 oz) block | 1 ½ (8 oz) blocks |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| Gala apple | 1 | ||
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| whole grain bread | 4 slices | 8 slices | 12 slices |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| Gala apples | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Toast the apple and onion lightly in a wide pan: slice the apple into wedges and dice the onions, then melt a knob of butter and cook until slightly softened.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper, then add diced apple and onion; cook until these soften, 4–6 minutes.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Shred or grate the cheddar and set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat and start assembling the sandwiches: place a cheese layer and apple slices between two slices of bread, then top with the other bread.
- Cook the sandwiches until the bottoms are golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes; flip, add more butter and a pinch of salt, and cook until the second side is golden and the cheese melts.
- Purée the soup with a hand blender until smooth or leave chunky by mashing the tomatoes and apples; serve the soup hot with the grilled cheese on the side and cut the sandwiches in half on a cutting board.
Two tips
- To save time, prep the onion, garlic, and apples together ahead of cooking.
- For a variations, serve the soup with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream on the side and keep the sandwich as written.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 610 kcal
- Protein
- 27 g
- Carbs
- 53 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 719 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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