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Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

March 16, 2013 by Mary Frances 28 Comments

Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich lunch on a Saturday afternoon in March.I have so much to write to you about. I’m really back logged. There is no lack of food or stories to share with you, just time to write and post them. And then there are some recipes that I really want to get to you now because they are cold weather dishes that are so yummy and while we still have it, before Spring descends upon us, I think you should have them available. But now I want to tell you about our lunch today. Our son Zach, with help from his lovely girlfriend, Agata, made it. Just look at this photo of chunky tomato soup and a two cheese (sharp cheddar and provolone) grilled cheese sandwich. This was so yummy!!! And this was something he wanted to make completely by himself with not a comment or an ounce of help from me. Of course I had to blow it and offer my two cents here and there and I was shooed out of the kitchen – he wanted no part of my advice as well as he should. He doesn’t need me, sad as I think it is, he is more than capable in the kitchen and for that I am so grateful. He never looked at a recipe. I did, before we went to the grocery store together. But he had his own ideas – damn good ones at that!

His tomato soup had onions, celery, (3 stalks), carrots, thyme, red pepper flakes and homemade chicken stock.

It was divine.

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  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    March 17, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Isn’t tomato soup and grilled cheese something mothers make for their kids when they’re sick? Your son has started a new tradition!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      I didn’t think of it that way but you’re right!!

      Reply
  2. susanevershed says

    March 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    In our house….Tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich is a classic-standard. Just had it last week! Your soup looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      Thanks!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Allan McLeod says

    March 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Now my mediocre tomato soup with a handful of cheese croutons is really mediocre.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Awww – come on – this was easy to make!

      Reply
  4. Lauren Gilbert says

    March 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Grilled cheese and tomato soup-my favorite comfort food supper!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Yesss!

      Reply
  5. cookinginsens says

    March 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Simple and delicious. I’d like several bites.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:37 PM

      🙂 So true!

      Reply
  6. passaggiowines says

    March 17, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    One of my favorite lunch or dinner pairings….brings back great memories!!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM

      That’s the thing – great food is not just about taste but about memories – filled with love.

      Reply
  7. yummychunklet says

    March 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Classic comfort lunch food!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM

      Yep! 🙂

      Reply
  8. johnnysenough hepburn says

    March 17, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    – Hah! Doubt if I would dare to shoo you out of your kitchen.
    – Both soup and sandwich are made for each other. Having said that, I’ve never bothered to make a tomato soup before. Must!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Hey – me either – (made tomato soup)! It was easy and so delicious!!

      Reply
  9. chef mimi says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I don’t have sons, but I would be so proud if my son cooked! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks!! I am proud! 🙂

      Reply
  10. MARIE says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Ahhhhhh comfort food
    can’t wait to make
    we all need comfort
    Marie

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Sooooo true!! Soothes the soul.

      Reply
  11. Sunday's Child (trying to be full of grace). says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    pure goodness…….everytime I stopped by, I feel like you bathe me in the Grace of good heart and soul food. You are a gem.
    I will visit again soon. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing so much.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Thank you so very much! This is my aim.

      Reply
  12. Nancy Purves Pollard says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    just sent this to my daughter in Italy. Grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup was a standard in her paternal grandmother’s meal plan.

    Nancy Purves Pollard

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 18, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      It doesn’t get any better than that! That’s great food AND memories too. Thanks for passing along.

      Reply
  13. Shari says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Ahhhh one of my favorite comfort lunches

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 25, 2013 at 11:17 PM

      Yes – so true!! 🙂

      Reply
  14. thetestkitchenmpls says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Awesome blog! Thanks for following my blog http://www.thetestkitchenmpls.com

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks!! 🙂

      Reply

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