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Receta Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup…and Heather Christo’s Generous Table Giveaway!
Ingredientes
- Roasted Tomato Basil Soup:
- 3 pounds tomatoes, preferably on the vine
- 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grilled Cambozola and Bacon Sandwiches:
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 8 ounces Cambozola cheese
- 8 thin slices rustic bread
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
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