Tomato Soups

Tomato Cheddar Soup

Emma Sullivan By Emma Sullivan 4.8 (312 reviews)
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Tomato Cheddar Soup
Letting the soup simmer to develop rich flavors.
Letting the soup simmer to develop rich flavors.

Tomato Cheddar Soup

Creamy tomato soup with sharp cheddar cheese. The ultimate comfort food for grilled cheese lovers.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings:
6

Nutrition per serving

265 Calories
10g Protein
18g Carbs
16g Fat
3g Fiber

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. . Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. . Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne if using. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. . Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
  4. . Add shredded cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until each addition melts before adding more.
  5. . Stir in cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with grilled cheese croutons.

Recipe Notes

  • Shred your own cheese from a block for the smoothest texture
  • Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent it from becoming stringy
  • Make the tomato base ahead; add cheese when reheating