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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Grilled Cheese Ingredients
Method
Soup Preparation
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Add Carrots and Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of diced carrots to the pot and stir for 3-4 minutes. Then, add 2 cups of canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and stir to combine.
- 3
Add Broth and Simmer
Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- 4
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender.
- 5
Add Cream and Basil
Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of chopped fresh basil. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Heat for another 5-10 minutes, but do not boil.
Grilled Cheese Preparation
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Prepare the Bread
Butter one side of each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the buttered side down on a cutting board.
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Add Cheese
Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of two of the bread slices. Top with the other two slices of bread, buttered side up.
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