Remember the days when canned tomato soup, squidgy white bread and Kraft American Singles were kitchen staples? Well, these three items are still in my pantry and fridge all the time.

These days, there are a variety of fancy ways to prepare this classic. For me, nothing beats perfectly grilled white bread glued together with American cheese and dipped into hot tomato soup. It's a winning combination that I not only enjoyed as a child, but also fed my own kids.

Grilled cheese and tomato soup with some veggie sticks and a glass of milk. This is a great go-to recipe when you need to throw something together quickly for your kids!