MONDAY – MIXED SALAD and SOUP

 1/4c. Cashew cream (or butter), soak cashews 10 min. blend 2T. flour 1c. water 1-2T. veggie stock base/cube ADD 1/8t : paprika, pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, pinch cayenne,  ADD 1/2c - 1c milk alt.  * See note * 1 can mushrooms, pureed or fresh pureed Mix together Cashew cream & flour. Add all ingredients *Add Mushrooms for Cream of Mushroom soup

  TOMATO SOUP & GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES 2T. oil + 2T. butter or extra oil 2 med. yellow onions, chopped 2 med. carrots, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2T. balsamic vinegar 2 (28oz) cans diced tomatoes 3c. water or vegetable broth 1 1/3 c. full fat coconut milk + 1t. dried thyme 1/2t. red pepper flakes 1t. sea salt + ground pepper Fresh basil to taste Heat oil, Saute' onion, carrots, garlic, pinch of salt (aprox 8min) Add vinegar, tomatoes, water, coconut milk, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and ground pepper Simmer 20-25min.  stir occasionally, until desired tenderness Scoop 4c. out and set aside. Puree remaining in blender, then combine all (or blend all if desired) Season to taste GRILLED SANDWICHES Your choice of bread or tortilla Add your choice of cheese Grill on med. heat with butter or coconut oil