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Heirloom Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Chunky Tomato Bacon Soup Recipe

Heirloom Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Chunky Tomato Bacon Soup Recipe

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Heirloom Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Chunky Tomato Bacon Soup

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Ingredients:

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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 tbsp dijon mustard , plus 4 tbsp
8 slices shephard's bread
8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 heirloom tomato, sliced into 3 (1/8-inch) slices
8 strips thick sliced apple wood smoked bacon, fried
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp extra-virgin basil olive oil
3 tbsp finely diced shallots
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
2 tbsp finely chopped thyme leaves
2 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
3 strips thick sliced apple wood smoked bacon, fried and diced
3 oz tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
salt
sugar , to taste
1 tbsp chiffonnade basil, for garnish

Directions:

To make the grilled cheese sandwich: In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Spread a liberal amount of butter mixture on 2 slices of bread. Flip over slices and spread some Dijon mustard on other sides. Place Cheddar cheese on the Dijon side of both slices. Place bacon on top of cheese on 1 slice and sliced tomatoes on top of cheese on other slice. Combine both sides together and place in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and crusty. Flip sandwich and place a weighted cast iron pan on top. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted. Remove from skillet and serve immediately with tomato soup.
To make the soup: Puree the crushed tomatoes and set aside. In a heavy stainless steel pot, heat basil olive oil. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add garlic, thyme, chopped basil, bacon, and tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add tomato puree, cream, chicken broth, and salt and sugar, to taste. Bring to a simmer. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with chiffonnade basil. Serve immediately with grilled cheese sandwich.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1543.18 Kcal (6461 kJ)
Calories from fat	1454.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	161.57g	249%
Cholesterol	144.15mg	48%
Sodium	1048.95mg	44%
Potassium	404.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.84g	3%
Sugars	4.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	6%
Protein	24.42g	49%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	453.8mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.95 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.54g	249%
Cholesterol	14.75mg	48%
Sodium	107.36mg	44%
Potassium	41.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	0.8g	3%
Sugars	0.41g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	6%
Protein	2.5g	49%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	21%
Iron	0.2mg	9%
Calcium	46.4mg	45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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