Sunday, January 4, 2015

2. QUICK TOMATO SOUP with MOZZARELLA and TOMATO SANDWICH

QUICK COOKED TOMATO SOUP (with or without milk), started out as Fresh Tomato Soup, but hey, it is the middle of the winter (tested January 20, 2015)

Ingredients:
2 lbs Roma tomatoes, about 5, coarsely chopped
1/4 medium onion, chopped
5 whole cloves of garlic (you can get away with one)
1 Tbsp EVOO
1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar


SERVE WITH:  Mozzarella Sandwich (below)

Directions:
Put garlic cloves in small cast iron pan with EVOO, heat until roasted (browned) and then toss in the chopped onion, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and a splash of Balsamic vinegar, heat until steamed (no more than one minute).
Put tomatoes in pan and heat until cooked about 10 minutes, if you put a cover on it it will cook quickly.
Process in food processor or blender until mixture is smooth, put in about 1/2 cup 2% milk.
Drizzle EVOO and balsamic vinegar over the top.
I like to add some shaved parmesan.

MOZZARELLA SANDWICH
Directions:
Take and bake focaccia.
For tapenade:  blend artichokes, black and green olives to a fine paste.
Spread on focaccia square.
Top with slice of fresh mozzarella.
Before you blend the tomatoes, put a few of those on top.
Drizzle EVOO and balsamic vinegar on the top.



Per serving: calories 64, total fat 4 g, saturated fat 1 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 568 mg, total carb 8 grams, dietary fiber 2 grams, protein 1 gram.

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