Served with tomato soup

Served with tomato soup is a classic comfort food pairing, most famously featuring a grilled cheese sandwich dipped into a bowl of creamy tomato soup. The sandwich typically consists of sliced bread and melted cheese, while the soup is made from tomatoes, cream, and seasonings. This combination is a staple of American and British home cooking, often enjoyed as a quick lunch or light dinner.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This meal is moderate in carbohydrates from the bread and soup, with a good amount of protein and fat from the cheese and cream. It provides key nutrients like calcium, vitamin C, and lycopene, with a typical serving ranging from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Vitamin C	20 mg
Lycopene	8 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 sandwich (2 slices bread, 30 g cheese) with 1 cup (240 g) tomato soup · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this pairing is a nostalgic symbol of simple, satisfying comfort food, often associated with childhood and rainy days. Nutritionally, the tomato soup offers lycopene, an antioxidant enhanced by cooking, which pairs well with the calcium-rich cheese for a balanced bite.