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Cheesy Tomato Soup with a Creamy Cheddar Finish

Creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese twist—comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm. Stir in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Mix in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the tomatoes with their liquid, chicken broth, thyme, sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool. Discard the thyme. Once cool enough to handle, puree the soup in batches using a blender until completely smooth.
  4. Return the mixture to the pot. Slowly whisk in the cream and Cheddar cheese. Continue whisking until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
  5. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 756mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For the best texture, grate your own cheddar. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated with anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting evenly. Freshly grated cheddar gives a creamier texture!