Roasted Tomato Bisque and Mini Grilled Cheese Panini Recipe!

In honor of the harvest season, I’d like to share a perfect recipe for the fantastic garden fresh tomatoes that are abundant in these months. And what better comfort food is there than tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich? Well, in my opinion, the only thing better is Culinary Crafts’ take on this classic!

First, to make the ultimate grilled cheese, get a hold of our signature Polenta Artisan Bread and layer it with 3 kinds of cheese:  Gruyere, Smoked Gouda, and Provolone. Take that combo and put it in a panini press, and you have a perfect grilled cheese panini! Now, onto the Roasted Tomato Bisque recipe!

Roasted Tomato Bisque

makes six 1-cup servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups yellow onion, diced
• ¾ cup garlic, minced
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil, packed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté onions in oil and caramelize. Add the garlic and sauté until golden.
2. Deglaze onions and garlic with apple cider vinegar. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Add the basil and heavy cream. Mix well in a blender. (immersion blender is preferred)