Kids

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dippers

Crisp, buttery grilled cheese fingers are cut for dipping into a warm, smooth tomato soup. It’s a cozy, kid-friendly meal that is easy to hold, dip, and eat.

▶Watch it madeTurkuaz Kitchen · 1:01

Ingredients

• white or whole wheat bread4 slices
• cheddar cheese, sliced or grated4 oz
• butter, softened2 tbsp
• olive oil1 tbsp
• onion, finely chopped1/2 small
• garlic, minced1 clove
• canned crushed tomatoes1 1/2 cups
• vegetable broth1 1/2 cups
• milk1/4 cup
• sugar1/4 tsp
• salt1/4 tsp
• black pepperpinch
• dried basil1/4 tsp

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, pepper, and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then.
3. For a smoother soup, blend with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender, then stir in the milk and keep warm on low heat.
4. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheese between two slices, with the buttered sides facing out.
5. Cook the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6. Let the grilled cheese cool for 1 minute, then cut each sandwich into 3 or 4 narrow strips for dipping.
7. Serve the grilled cheese dippers alongside the warm tomato soup in small bowls.