Tomato Soup Shots with Mini Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup Shots with Mini Grilled Cheese are a fun appetizer that can be served at parties, for entertaining, baby showers or weddings. It’s comfort food in small bites.

We all know that tomato soup and grilled cheese go hand in hand. Let me tell you, when I serve these to my guest, I get a lot of compliments.

Make ahead tomato soup and grilled cheese
Both components can all be prepared a few days in advance. I made the soup and kept it refrigerated for a couple of days and reheated when I was ready to serve and I think tastes better because the flavors develop.
The mini grilled cheese can be made in minutes. I used Jewish rye because I love the flavor of the rye with the sharp cheddar and soup. The best way to butter the bread for cooking them is melt the butter first, then you can brush the butter evenly on the bread.

I served the soup in a variety of different shaped shot and cordial glasses. This makes for a pretty presentation and the height differences give more dimension to your party table along with Rosemary Sun-Dried Tomato Olives and a Pear Ginger Champagne Cocktail.
Tomato Soup Additions
Spice it up! Add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a little kick.
If you would like a full size recipe for both, I have 30 Minute Tomato Basil Soup and a Triple Grilled Cheese (both pictured below).

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Tomato Soup Shots with Mini Grilled Cheese

Tomato soup shooters with mini grilled cheese are fun appetizer that can be served at parties, for entertaining, baby showers or weddings. They're comfort food in small bites.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large or 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 8 medium basil leaves, chopped
- 24 ounce (680 grams) tomato passata or pureed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped
- 10 slices bread
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sharp white cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the basil, tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper to the pan and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or blender, blend until smooth (blend in small batches as the hot soup can expand and overflow. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat a large sauté pan or grill pan over medium low heat.
- Butter the bread slices on 1 side. Lay them out, butter side down. Add an even layer of cheese. Put the other piece of bread on top, butter side up. Add the bread and cheese to the pan and cook until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is golden brown, turn and repeat.
- Cut off the crusts and cut the grilled cheese into triangles.
- Pour the tomato soup into shot glasses and top with the mini grilled cheese.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 323Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 47mgSodium 1208mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 12g
20 Comments on “Tomato Soup Shots with Mini Grilled Cheese”
Such a great idea, I would love this for a party, or just for us as a comfort food meal. I love tomato soup and grilled cheese. So satisfying.
Thank you.
How do you keep them warm?
There really is no way to keep them warm, they should be enjoyed right away.
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How adorable are these Grilled cheese and Tomato Soup Shooters! Plus, anything tomato related and you have my full attention. I have tried Jewish Rye bread in sandwiches, but, this will be the first time I try it in a Grilled Cheese.
I love these awesome looking adorable little appetizers! And I bet they are super yummy! Thanks so much for the idea. I’m hosting a small get-together for New Year’s Eve, and these would be great!
This is such a fantastic idea! I can just picture guests picking up these little beauties and taking a bite of the grilled cheese and a shot of tomato soup! Brilliant!
I absolutely adore your recipe and will make this for my next party
Tomato soup and grilled cheese has never looked sexier!
Love these, Janette and would love to be served one at a party. Hope you’re having a fun time! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
These are so cute and perfect for a party! Super YUM!
This is such a fun and inventive idea. Who doesn’t love grilled cheese dunked in tomato soup! Awesome. 🙂
You really knocked it out of the park with this one Janette! Stunning, delicious, comforting and FUN!
So cute and delicious!
Hi Janette! I love it! What a great idea. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. Pinning it!
What a lovely appetizer idea, Janette! Your Tomato Soup Shooters with Mini Grilled Cheese look fantastic and sound delicious too. Pinning 🙂
Thank you so much April.
I LOVE this. Nothing more comforting than tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich!
These look SO CUTE!! I’m definitely putting them on the list of aps to make for our next party. Pinning!
Great Christie, I hope you enjoy them, they’re fun and tasty.