Smokin’ Ts Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

(a.k.a. The Ultimate Couch Food Combo)

Grilled cheese and tomato soup is already a 10/10 combo. But when you sneak Smokin’ Ts into both the soup and the sandwich? You’ve entered comfort food nirvana. It’s smoky, melty, tangy, crispy, and not even remotely optional once you try it.

Whether you’re snowed in, hungover, or just emotionally attached to melted cheese (same), this is the meal that hugs you from the inside. And then high-fives you.

🍅 What You’ll Need:

For the soup:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Smokin’ Ts
• Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste
• Optional: splash of cream or half & half

For the grilled cheese:

• 4 slices thick bread (like sourdough or brioche)
• Butter or mayo (for the outside)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 tbsp Smokin’ Ts, mixed with the cheese or spread inside

🔥 How to Make It:

Soup:

1. In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and Smokin’ Ts. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
3. Blend with an immersion blender (or leave it chunky if you like texture).
4. Add cream if you want to feel luxurious. Taste and adjust.

Grilled Cheese:

1. Butter or mayo the outsides of the bread.
2. Spread cheese + Smokin’ Ts mixture inside.
3. Grill in a skillet until golden, melty, and completely impossible to ignore.

🧡 Serving Suggestion:

Cut the sandwich into strips for dipping and dunk like no one’s watching. Bonus points if you slurp soup straight from the bowl like a culinary outlaw.