Mini Grilled Cheese w/ tomato soup dip

Slider Season: S2 E4 Mini Grilled Cheese w/ tomato soup

French Bread:
• 1 tbsp of active yeast
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 2 cups of warm water
[lightly mix & let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes]
• healthy pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp of EVOO (@Graza of course!)
• 5ish cups of flour (start with two, mix until combined, then slowly add 1/2 a cup at a time on low in mixer— should be slightly sticky)
• transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover & let rest for one hour
• flour a surface, divide dough into two & roll into a rectangular shape (be sure to press out all air bubbles)
• roll long side in while pressing firmly between each roll, tuck & pinch ends under
• place on large baking sheet, score top, cover & let rest for another hour
• preheat over to 400
• lightly brush loaves w/ egg wash
• bake for 18 minutes until golden brown

Tomato Soup:
• 2 lbs of roma tomatoes
• 1 red pepper
• 1 garlic bulb
[slice tomato & pepper in half, drizzle with EVOO. Slice top off of garlic bulb, place on tin foil, cover with EVOO, wrap up & place on baking sheet]
• bake at 400 for 40 minutes
• heat EVOO on low to medium heat, add one roughly chopped white onion, sauté until translucent & fragrant
• add 2 cups of vegetable broth
• add 1 tbsp of tomato paste
• add roasted vegetables & garlic to broth
• blend until smooth
• season: salt, pepper, oregano, crushed red pepper, fresh basil & parsley

You got the rest 😉 Cozy comfort meal for this gloomy, game day 👏🏻🏈

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