Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons recipe videos

Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons is a creamy, rich tomato soup topped with crispy, buttery cubes of grilled cheese sandwich. It typically features ripe tomatoes, cream or milk, onions, garlic, and herbs, with the croutons made from bread, cheese, and butter. This dish is a beloved American comfort food, often associated with cozy meals and nostalgic home cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate to high in carbohydrates from the bread and tomatoes, with significant fat from the cream, cheese, and butter, and moderate protein from the dairy and bread. It provides vitamins A and C from tomatoes, calcium from the cheese, and a rough calorie estimate is around 350-450 per serving, depending on portion sizes and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Vitamin C	18 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Phosphorus	110 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a creative twist on the classic pairing of tomato soup and grilled cheese, elevating it into a single, elegant dish. Nutritionally, the tomatoes offer lycopene, an antioxidant enhanced by cooking, while the grilled cheese croutons add a satisfying textural contrast that makes the meal more engaging and fun to eat.