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Grilled Mozzarella Sandwiches with Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup

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Serves 4

Melted mozzarella makes these sandwiches great fun for pulling apart. Pair them with classic tomato soup dressed up with tender tortellini and pesto. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.

Ingredients

1 (22-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini*
2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomato soup*
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices country style bread
8 mozzarella slices*
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly

Method

Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Heat soup in a large saucepan and add cooked tortellini, half-and-half and pesto. Simmer on low 5-10 minutes while you prepare sandwiches.

Spread butter on both sides of bread slices. Place two slices of mozzarella and a couple tomato slices on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread. Place sandwich in a skillet over medium high heat and brown each side until golden and cheese in center has melted.

Nutrition

Grilled Mozzarella Sandwiches (serves 4):Per serving (1 Sandwich/167g-wt.): 390 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 20g protein, 37g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 55mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup (serves 4):Per serving (About 14oz/397g-wt.): 540 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 17g protein, 88g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 45mg cholesterol, 950mg sodium

Tags: Family Friendly, Budget, Quick and Easy, Cooking with Kids, American, Vegetarian

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