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Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS
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Creamy Tomato Soup:
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2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, roughly chopped
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3 cloves garlic, smashed (or one full head of roasted garlic, see notes below)
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1 (28oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
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1 (15oz) can white beans (navy, cannellini or butter beans)
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1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Extra-Special Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
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1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
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4 slices vegan cheese (I love Chao)
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2-3 Tbsp pesto (store bought or see recipe below)
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4 slices of your favorite blend (gluten-free, if necessary)
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2 Tbsp vegan margarine or coconut oil
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Optional: Homemade pesto
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Quick Pesto:
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1 cup fresh basil leaves (as many as you can jam into one cup measure!)
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3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 clove garlic
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1/4 cup walnuts (pine nuts, hemp hearts or sunflower seeds also work)
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Juice from half a lemon, 1-2 Tbsp
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1 tsp of salt
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