Indian Grilled Cheese & tomato soup recipe
This Indian Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup recipe is comfort food with a bold twist! A crispy masala grilled cheese sandwich paired with a creamy tomato soup with Indian spices makes the ultimate cozy meal. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for chilly nights—this fusion grilled cheese and soup is anything but boring.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 542kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Tomato soup
- 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
- 28 ounces crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 teasppon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Grilled cheese
- 8 slices bread
- ⅓ cup mango chutney
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Muenster cheese
- 4 slices chicken lunch meat
- 3 tablespoon butter soften
Instructions
- Soup Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add all soup ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove from the heat, transfer to a blender, and blend until the desired texture is reached. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Grill cheese
- Take 8 slices of bread and butter one side of each piece. Build your grilled cheese on the non-butter side. Add a tablespoon of mango chutney to one side of the sandwich. With one slice of chicken, cheddar, and Muenster cheese in each sandwich. Place in a hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side till the cheese is melted.
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Notes
- Use low heat when grilling so the cheese melts fully before the bread browns.
- Blend the soup thoroughly for that classic creamy texture.
- Want more heat? Add green chili or chili crisp to the sandwich.
- Paneer adds extra richness and makes this Indian-style grilled cheese even more authentic.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1018IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 3mg