"Tomato soup certainly deserves a culinary spotlight on its own merit, if only for being warm, thick, tasty, comforting, and nutritious. But it becomes a dynamic duo when paired with a common comfort-food sidekick: the melty, crispy, triangular-cut grilled cheese sandwich. In our search for the absolute best side dishes to eat with tomato soup, several paring options arose from award-winning chef and restaurateur Laurent Tourondel. They include two robust"
"There's no dissin' a grilled cheese in general, as it graces many a plate with its unadorned simplicity - and the iconic pairing does have some undeniable history. But must tomato soup be monogamous in the long-term grilled-cheese relationship it's enjoyed for years on end? Let's dare to say no, that perhaps grilled cheese can share the love with some equally deserving sandwiches. Here's a closer look at the two potential plate-mates and what they bring to the table."
Tomato soup offers warm, thick, comforting flavor that pairs naturally with sandwiches beyond classic grilled cheese. Two standout alternatives are the BLT and a pesto panini, both slightly more complex yet easy to prepare. The BLT combines bread, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo, with bacon imparting a smoky, savory contrast to the soup. A pesto panini adds herbaceous, garlicky richness and melted cheese for depth. Expanding sandwich choices provides varied textures and flavor contrasts — crispy, smoky, herby, and melty — that enhance the soup's comforting profile.
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