Tuna Melts and Tomato Soup

If you ask me, tuna melts and tomato soup are the ultimate comfort foods anytime of year. They are both quick and easy to make, and the leftovers last for days.

I always make a big pot of tomato soup and mix the tuna melt mixture ahead of time. Then, when I’m ready to eat, all I have to do is heat up the soup and assemble the tuna melt.

I don’t mind hot soup in the spring and summer, but if that’s not your cup of tea (I mean soup), then you can save this tomato soup recipe for cooler days, and make a cool and refreshing gazpacho soup instead.

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Tuna Melts and Tomato Soup

Tangy Tomato Soup with Basil:

6 large garlic cloves
6 oz shallots, peeled sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of freshly ground red pepper
4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

To make the soup:

1. Peel and crush garlic and set aside. Leaving crushed or minced garlic for at least 5-10 minutes after crushing helps maximize its health-protective effects
2. While health-promoting compounds are forming in crushed garlic, combine shallots, tomatoes, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
3. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4. Add tomato mixture, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in basil. Serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of Heal With Food

Tuna Melts:

4 rice cakes
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 (6 oz.) can tuna, drained
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise

To make the tuna melts:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
3. Spread tuna mixture on rice cakes to form an open-faced sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Serves 4

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes!

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