* Lightly toast 12 sourdough bread slices. Rub the cut side of a halved garlic clove over one side of each of 6 bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon soft goat cheese over each of remaining 6 bread slices. Combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; drizzle evenly over 6 (1/2-inch) beefsteak tomato slices. Layer 1 bread slice, garlic side up; 1 beefsteak tomato slice; 4 basil leaves; and 1 bread slice, goat cheese side down; repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
This delicately flavored dish is a choice opener for a meal featuring seasonal vegetables. Chopped chives are a nice garnish if squash blossoms aren't available. Make this up to one day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Gently reheat before serving.
Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion to pan; cover and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add corn and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Place half of corn mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Strain corn mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Repeat procedure with remaining corn mixture. Garnish with squash blossom slices, if desired.
Cooking Light JULY 2008
Soup and Sandwich Menu
Sweet Corn and Squash Soup
Tomato-goat cheese sandwich*
Lemon sorbet
Cooking Light
This vegetarian plate is a fresh choice for a casual dinner with friends. You can prepare the soup up to a day ahead. (Serves 6)
* Lightly toast 12 sourdough bread slices. Rub the cut side of a halved garlic clove over one side of each of 6 bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon soft goat cheese over each of remaining 6 bread slices. Combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; drizzle evenly over 6 (1/2-inch) beefsteak tomato slices. Layer 1 bread slice, garlic side up; 1 beefsteak tomato slice; 4 basil leaves; and 1 bread slice, goat cheese side down; repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
Tomato-goat cheese sandwich*
Lemon sorbet
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