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.

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    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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 8 slices country style bread
    • 8 mozzarella slices
    • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly
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    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.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: Grilled Mozzarella Sandwiches - 1 sandwich, 390 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 20g protein
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