Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Soup with Cheese Panini

Sun-dried tomatoes are packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of certain diseases.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Soup with Cheese Panini

Cooking Method: Grilling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Sandwich, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoon Basil Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 8 slice Bread Slices
• 4 slice Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream, basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, assemble the panini by spreading butter on one side of each bread slice.
7. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices. Top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
8. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the panini until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Serve the creamy sun-dried tomato soup with the cheese panini on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.