Fresh Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 1/2 pounds tomatoes (4 pounds quartered, 1/2 pound chopped) |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 clove garlic, minced |
4 scallions, chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup mini bow ties or other mini pasta |
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
4 slices multigrain bread |
2 thin slices low-sodium ham |
chopped fresh basil, for topping |
Directions:
1. Puree the quartered tomatoes in a blender. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high; strain the pureed tomatoes through a mesh sieve into the pot. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 1 cup water, the cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
2. Toss the remaining scallions with the cheeses; divide half the mixture between 2 bread slices. Top each with a slice of ham, the remaining cheese mixture and the other 2 bread slices. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches until the cheese melts, 3 minutes per side; cut in half. Ladle the soup into bowls; top with basil and serve with the sandwiches.
3. Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 20 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 36 mg; Sodium 682 mg; Carbohydrate 44 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 18 g
4. Photograph by Justin Walker
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