Dinner
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup
                        
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                | Total time:
                                 | Prep:
                                 | Cook:
                                 | Servings:
                             | 
                            
                                
                                    | 40 min | 
                                    5 min | 
                                    35 min | 
                                    4 | 
                                
                            
                        
                     
                    
                        
                            Dietary Restrictions
                        
                    
                    
                        VegetarianEgg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeRed meat-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                Ingredients
                            
                        
                        
                            
            
            
            
            
                
    
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        olive oil
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                        yellow onion
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        salt
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        tomato paste
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    28
                                                                            Ounce
                                                                        canned whole tomatoes
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        low sodium vegetable broth
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        cannellini beans canned
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        unsalted butter
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        maple syrup
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        pepper
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    8
                                                                            Slice
                                                                        whole wheat bread
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        dijon mustard
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        cheddar cheese shredded
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        unsalted butter
                                
 
                                                    
                     
                    
                    
                        
                            Directions
                        
                        
                            
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                                        Start by making your soup: Add olive oil to a pot. Once warm add the onion and salt. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn.
                                    
 
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                                        Add the tomato paste, mix it in, and cook for 30 seconds more.
                                    
 
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                                        Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Increase the heat, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Don't bring it to a boil, maintain a gentle simmer throughout the 30 minutes.
                                    
 
                                                            
                         
                     
                    
                        
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                            Nutrition Facts per Serving
                        
                        
                            
                                
                                    | Nutrient | 
                                    Amount | 
                                
                            
                            
                                                                    
                                        | Calories
                                         | 473 kcal | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fat
                                         | 23 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Carbohydrates
                                         | 48 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Protein
                                         | 21 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fiber
                                         | 10 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sugar
                                         | 11 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sodium
                                         | 1163 mg |