Sliced grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.

Why We Eat Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup

NEWS

By NIKITA EPHANOV

Grilled cheese and soup on a plate.
Pairing grilled cheese with tomato soup first emerged in the early 20th century, between the Great Depression and post-World War II. It was created by way of its pragmatic nature.
People on line for food during the Depression.
Toasted cheese sandwiches were popular in the early 20th century as an economic recession meal and popular military ration. Tomato soup followed, and the combination caught on.
Grilled cheese and soup on a plate.
The soup nicely complemented the sandwich and added some vitamin C. The pair was a hit with bureaucratic institutions, cafeterias in schools, and governmental organizations.
A cup of tomato soup and sandwich.
The popular combination quickly integrated into American cuisine, remaining prominent ever since, and has evolved it in a new direction.