Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese is the perfect lunch combo. A kid favorite, our tomato soup variation features extra-healthy ingredients. A great lunch for Valentine’s Day.
Kids can help: Make the grilled cheese hearts.
Tomato Soup
Saute:
- 4 finely dice garlic cloves
- 1 cup finely diced Vadalia onion
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Add Ingredients
- 2 cans diced tomatoes, 28 ounce size
- 3 cups chicken stock / “No Chicken” broth (vegan version)
- ½ tsp basil
- 2 ½ Tbsp sugar
- 4 Tbsp half n half
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Pepper and sea salt
Saute above ingredients for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients and heat over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Use a hand-held blender to remove chunkiness, or use a regular blender. Blend to desired texture. If serving kids, they may prefer a very smooth consistency.
Grilled Cheese Hearts
Ingredients
- Oatmeal bread slices
- Mozzarella slices
- Butter
For each sandwich, start with two slices of bread. Either hand-cut a “heart” shape or use a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Butter bread slices on one side. Set one buttered slice in pan over medium heat, set cheese slice on top and then top off with second slice of bread, butter side up. Flip sandwich once first side is lightly browned. Lightly brown second side.
Note: You can cut several small hearts from one slice of bread. To make a hanging heart for the soup bowl, simply cut a slit in the bottom of a small heart.
