Tomato-Basil Soup with Cheddar Grilled Cheese
1 servings of tomato-basil soup with cheddar grilled cheese contains 857 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 22% carbs, 60% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (68% of your Daily Value) and fiber (36% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Cook Time
- 40 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 8 oz or 227g
Directions
- Remove butter from fridge and allow to soften in the microwave or on the counter.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Peel and small dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
- Coat bottom of saucepan with oil. Add onion and garlic; begin cooking while you chop the carrot and celery.
- Wash and thinly slice carrot and celery; add to saucepan. Stirring occasionally, cook until carrots and celery have softened, 6-7 minutes.
- Wash and medium dice tomatoes.
- Wash basil. Pick leaves off the stems; discard the stems and thinly slice the leaves into ribbons.
- Add fresh and canned tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper to saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Grate 1/2 cup of cheddar.
- Spread butter onto 1 side of each bread slice and place buttered-side down on a flat surface.
- Divide cheddar between 2 of the bread slices and top with the other slices. Place in the skillet and gently press down with a spatula. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side.
- Add basil to the soup and stir. Puree soup until smooth using a hand or regular blender.
- Pour soup into a bowl and service with grilled cheese on the side. Enjoy!
- Recipe by: Mealime (source: https://www.mealime.com/recipes/tomato-basil-soup-cheddar-grilled-cheese/2167)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of tomato-basil soup with cheddar grilled cheese (729g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 857 | |
| Fats | 59g | 76% |
| Saturated fats | 30g | 151% |
| Trans fats | 2g | |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2563mg | 111% |
| Carbs | 49g | 18% |
| Net carbs | 39g | |
| Fiber | 10g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Protein | 38g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 30g | 151% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |
