This skinny grilled cheese and tomato soup is extra creamy, packed with nutrients, low in calories and great for all occasions. If you haven’t tried tomato soup, you are in for a treat with this one. It’s rich in amazing flavors and I know it’s gonna be your new favorite soup recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Soup
Easy To Make – this is probably one of the easiest soup recipes you will ever make. It’s a simple 3 step process that includes roasting your veggies, simmering and blending! It only takes an hour and 20 minutes to have this skinny tomato soup ready to serve.
Rich In Flavors – you’ll get a variety of flavors with this soup, roasting the veggies adds a caramelized flavor plus a natural sweetness that you wont get in other soups. The basil and coconut milk is like the cherry on top! Basil adds extra freshness and you’ll get some tropical aromas with the coconut milk.
Healthy – tomatoes are rich in a very powerful antioxidant called lycopene which has the potential of reducing chronic diseases. When cooked and combined with ingredients like olive oil, it increases the bioavailability of lycopene and is easily absorbed.
Tomatoes also contain a good amount of potassium which is great for muscle and nerve function along with healthy blood pressure. Another benefit of tomato soup is that it contains vitamin K which supports bones and blood clotting.
Low In Calories – yep! This skinny tomato soup has only 95 calories per serving! Even the grilled cheese sandwich has only 173 calories, that’s less than 300 calories for a whole dinner!
Skinny Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients for 8 servings | Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- 2 large onions (sliced in halves)
- 2 pounds of cherry tomatoes
- 2 pounds of large tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- 2 large bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red, deseeded and cut into large pieces)
- 8 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 cup of coconut milk (low-fat, unsweetened)
- 1 cup of vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons of organic virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- a handful of fresh basil
Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Ingredients for 1 serving
- 2 pieces of low calorie sliced bread (I use this brand)
- 1 tablespoon of low moisture, part skim cheese (I use this brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon of low calorie butter
How To Make Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup
Preheat your oven at 400-450 degrees. On a baking sheet layered with aluminum foil, spread out the tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, pepper flakes and olive oil. Place it in the oven and let it bake for 1 hour tossing mid-way.
Make sure not to let the liquids dry out when baking so it’s important to start checking on it around 50 minutes in. Once semi-charred on top, remove from the oven and transfer your veggies into a large Dutch oven.
Pour in the vegetable broth, basil leaves, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the veggies until smooth and creamy, stir in the coconut milk and cut off the heat. Pour into bowls, swirl in a tablespoon of coconut milk and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
How To Make Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lightly spread a small amount of semi-melted butter, about half teaspoon, on your skillet and let it heat up. Place 2 slice bread and brown on both sides. Layer 1 sliced bread with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese and place one slice bread over it. Continue to grill for an extra minute or two while turning until the cheese melts.
Skinny Tomato Soup Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this tomato soup has |95 calories | 6.8g total fat | 3.2g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 337mg sodium | 8.5g total carbs | 2g dietary fiber | 4.4g total sugars | 1.8g protein | 24mg calcium | 1mg iron | 273mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this grilled cheese sandwich has | 173 calories | 2.5g total fat | 1.8g saturated fat | 10g cholesterol | 122mg sodium | 3.6g total carbs | 0.6g dietary fiber | 3g protein | 100mg calcium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
How To Store Skinny Tomato Soup
To store your tomato soup, let it cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. Place it in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can warm it in the microwave or return it to your soup pop and let it simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
If the soup isn’t as creamy as when you first made it, simply go back in with your immersion blender and give it a quick blend, that will give it back it’s original consistency.
You can also freeze this soup for up to 2 weeks and follow the steps above to serve. As for the grilled cheese sandwich, I recommend making it right away before serving.
Want More Soup Recipes?
- Low Calorie Lasagna Soup
- Creamy Broccoli Zucchini Soup
- High Protein Tomato Soup With Cottage Cheese
- Creamy Low Calorie Roasted Tomato Soup
- Low Calorie Pumpkin Carrot Tomato Soup
Conclusion
I highly recommend you try this grilled cheese tomato soup recipe. It’s absolutely delicious and a healthy choice for your family. If you liked this recipe, please let me know in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more delicious low calorie recipe.
