Panera Fontina grilled cheese and Tomato soup!

Fontina Grilled Cheese:

Fontina Grilled CheeseTuscan Roasted Garlic Loaf (Fresh from the Publix bakery)
2 slices Swedish Fontina Cheese (Boar’s Head)
2 slices Vermont White Cheddar (Boar’s Head)
Six Cheese Italian Blend (bag of shredded cheese-Publix brand)
Shallot & Chive Gournay Cheese (Boursin brand)
Stick of butter

Directions
Cut two medium size slices of the Tuscan loaf. Spread the shallot and chive cheese on each slice. Take two slices of the Fontina and Vermont cheese and place them on one slice of bread. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Rub the stick of butter all over the pan. Set the sandwich down on the skillet. Place the lid on the sandwich to trap the heat. After a few minutes, flip the sandwich over. Once each side is lightly browned, add the six cheese Italian blend on top of the sandwich, then flip it over. At this time, I take the pan off the burner and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is golden crusted.

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Tomato Soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 5 large super-ripe tomatoes (about 4 pounds), coarsely chopped

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 leaves fresh basil + 1 tablespoon chopped
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of ground cayenne (optional)
• 4 Panera Bread Sourdough Rolls, warmed

Step 1.

Warm the oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery, and cook until soft but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 2.

Add the tomatoes (with juices), sugar, basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Increase the heat to high and bring the tomatoes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming off and discarding any foam from the surface. 

Step 3.

Puree the soup in a blender, in batches if necessary; then pass the puree through a medium-mesh strainer, pressing on and discarding the solids. Return the soup to the pot to keep it warm. 

Step 4.

Just before serving, stir in the chopped basil. Divide the soup among four bowls and serve it with the rolls.

Tip: Ripe tomatoes are the key to great taste here. Sample the soup before serving, and add a touch more sugar or salt if the tomatoes need it. This soup can be refrigerated for up to three days and tastes delicious cold.