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Vegetable Soup & Grilled Cheese

A big pot of soup and crisp sandwiches.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Carrots1 lb
Celery1
Yellow onion1
Canned diced tomatoes2 cans
Vegetable broth32 oz
Sandwich bread1 loaf
Sliced cheddar cheese8 oz
Butter3 tbsp

🍞 Make it from scratch: Sandwich bread

Amounts are for 4 servings. Use the dinner planner to scale a whole week and build one grocery list.

Method

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Warm a little oil in a pot over medium and soften them, 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. For the sandwiches: butter the bread on the outside, fill with cheddar, and griddle over medium until golden and melted, 2–3 minutes a side.
  4. Ladle the soup and serve with the grilled cheese for dipping.

Adapted from

My simplified version leans on a published recipe I trust. I haven't reworked it into a tested original like the bread — so here's the source, with credit where it's due.

Easy Vegetable Soup
Natasha's Kitchen

The reference for the soup base and simmer time.