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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

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.