Cheese Toasties and Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• FOR THE CHEESE TOASTIES:
• 6 ounces, fluid Mayonnaise (Gordon Food Service Heavy Duty Preferred)
• 8 ounces, weight Shredded American Processed Cheese Food (Velveeta Or Equivalent)
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion
• 4 whole Hamburger Buns
• FOR THE CREAM OF TOMATO BASIL SOUP:
• 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
• 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cups Tomato Juice
• ¼ cups Water
• ¼ cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1-½ teaspoon Chopped Basil (or To Taste)
• 1 pinch Salt

Preparation Instructions

For the Cheese Toasties:
Preheat oven to 350 F.

Combine mayonnaise, cheese and minced onions together in a bowl and combine to make a paste.

Spread 1 to 1.5 ounces (2 to 3 tablespoons) on the top of each half of a hamburger bun. Put them on a baking tray.

Bake in the oven at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it becomes golden, brown and fattening.

For the Cream of Tomato Basil Soup:

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour; stir to form a smooth paste.

Gradually add tomato juice, water and cream, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add sugar, basil and salt. Allow to simmer lightly for 1 to 3 minutes, serve warm.