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I’m just going to say it: this soup is going to ruin you for all other tomato soups going forward in your life. My mom made this soup for me when I was growing up, after years of having your typical tomato soup. The simple additions to a basic can of soup takes it to a whole new level. Your kids will love this take as much as you will. It’s great with a grilled cheese sandwich (tips on that below).

Tomato Cream Cheese Soup Recipe

Makes 2 bowls or 4 cups of soup

Ingredients:
2 TBS butter
1/4 of a medium size onion, chopped
6 oz. cream cheese, cut into smaller pieces and softened at room temperature
2 cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup whole milk
1/8 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp dried basil

Instructions:
In a medium-to-large, high-sided pot, melt 2 TBS butter and saute the onion until softened but not browned.
Stir in the cream cheese until it starts to soften even more.
Gradually stir in the soup and milk.
Immediately add in the spices.
Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, blend all the ingredients until it’s smooth and thick.
Heat through but do not let it boil.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tips:

1. Use a sourdough bread
2. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
3. Then spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on top of the butter. Yes, really!

This will create a delicious, golden brown, toasty side.

Want more to E.A.T.? Try this recipe for Chicken Enchiritos.