Yield: 6 to 8 servings

 

Ingredients:

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• TOMATO SOUP

• 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 fennel bulb, chopped

• ½ large onion, chopped

• 5 to 6 small cloves garlic, smashed

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 28-oz can plum tomatoes

• 16 ounce box vegetable broth

• 3 small cans tomato juice

• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

• Juice of 1/2 lemon juice

• SANDWICHES

• Pumpernickel bread

• 1 slice Muenster cheese for each sandwich

• 1 slice Cheddar cheese for each sandwich

• Apple jelly

• Halloween cookie cutters

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Directions for soup:

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1.Heat a large pot and then add olive oil, heat.

2. Add fennel, onions, garlic and a pinch of salt; let sweat.  

3. Add tomatoes and cook until reduced.

4. Add tomato juice and vegetable broth; simmer 15 minutes.

5. Add Italian seasoning and lemon juice, along with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Simmer for a minute or two.

7. Puree in blender and adjust seasoning. 

Directions for sandwiches:

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1. Toast bread. 

2. Top with cheese and spread jelly over cheese.

3. Cut into monster shapes.

4. Serve with tomato soup.

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