Say cheese
Balanced Life|July 2023
Filled with oozy, gooey goodness, these mouthwatering cheese recipes are fit for any rainy day.
Say cheese

QUICK STICKS TOMATO SOUP 
Total time 1 hour Serves 2-4

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Add tomatoes, garlic and onion to a baking tray, drizzle with 3 Tbsp olive oil and season well.

3. Roast for 20 minutes until blistered and caramelised. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes with their juices, garlic and onion to a food processor. Blend until smooth (be careful not to burn yourself).

5. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a hot pot. Add tomato paste, herbs and chilli and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.

6. Add vegetable stock, sugar and the blended tomato mixture.

7. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened and fragrant.

8. Stir through cream and bring to a simmer. Season and serve with a golden cheesy toastie.

GOLDEN CHEESY TOASTIES 

his one’s up to you! Serve up your favourite winter soup and try out one of these cheese toastie hacks for the ultimate soup side.

Option 1

Combine ¼ cup room temperature butter, 1 Tbsp chopped parsley and 1 finely minced garlic clove in a bowl. Slather mixture over thickly sliced French loaf bread, sprinkle with ½ cup cheese of your choice and toast under an oven grill until golden and blistering.

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