An Unconventional Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

I like to refer to this as the gourmet version of grilled cheese and tomato soup...I actually do not like tomato soup but this recipe I enjoyed!

Grilled Chicken and Apple Sandwich

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 oz can chicken meat, drained
• 1/2 C mayo
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 C grated swiss cheese (shredded works too)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 apple, finely chopped
• 1/2 C grated carrot
• bread w/ butter

1. In a small bowl, combine chicken, mayo, lemon juice, cheese, celery, apple and carrot.
2. Butter one side of each slice of bread and make sandwiches with the chicken mixture.
3. Place sandwiches on griddle over medium heat and cook each side until browned to your liking.

Tomato and Cabbage Bisque

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 C shredded cabbage
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 C tomato sauce
• 2 (10oz) cans tomato soup
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 3/4 C milk
• 2/3 C shredded Parmesan cheese (I used grated...)

1. In a saucepan, saute cabbage, onion and garlic in olive oil and butter until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.  Cook until hot but don't boil.
3. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.