Nordstrom Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sliders

This Nordstrom Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Sliders is one of the most nostalgic things to eat! It takes me right back to all of the Nordstrom cafe dates with my mom when I was growing up. These mini grilled cheese sliders take it to the next level, making it even more delicious!

How To Make Nordstrom Creamy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Sliders

Here’s a video of how I made this Nordstrom Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Sliders! For another delicious soup, check out my Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.

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Ingredients For The Grilled Cheese

• 1 pack of King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, sliced into thirds
• Fontina Cheese, sliced
• 6 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 tablespoon Freshly grated parm
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients For The Soup

• ¼ cup EVOO
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 large carrots (or 4 small), finely diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 56 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes (I use Cento)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 large handful freshly grated parmesan
• 2 handfuls fresh basil

Recipe Method For The Grilled Cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine the butter with parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Spread the butter mixture onto each side of the bread slices
3. On a baking sheet, assemble the mini sandwiches and bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Recipe Method For The Soup

1. Heat the olive oil and butter on medium high heat. Add in the onions and carrots. Cook them until the onions are translucent (approximately 10 minutes).
2. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, dried basil, and lemon zest. Then add the tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir to combine and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
3. Add the heavy whipping cream and let it simmer for approximately 5 minutes. You can also add a handful of finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano to make it extra delicious.
4. Remove it from the heat, then add fresh basil and blend it until it’s smooth. Serve the soup with the mini grilled cheese sandwiches for dipping and dig in!