Given that it was 50 degrees in Milwaukee yesterday it’s hard to believe that winter is right around the corner. And so it Christmas. And with Christmas comes my annual 12 Days of Christmas campaign where I bring you 12 delicious recipes AND 12 awesome giveaways from some of my favorite brands. Stay tuned for that.
With winter comes my ultimate craving: tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. This combination has been one of my favorite winter meals for a very long time but I decided that today I would bring you a more grown up version with tasty pesto biscuits. This soup and biscuits are very easy to make and surely will warm your soul this winter!
I’m super excited to team up with UncommonGoods today to bring you this delicious post AND a giveaway. Two giveaways in one week?! Yes! I found these Soup and Sandwich Ceramic Trays over at UncommonGoods and they became the inspiration for today’s recipe post! I crafted the soup in the Soapstone Pot that I also found from UncommonGoods and used the pot to serve the soup at the table. I love this post because I was able to keep it warm with the soup in the oven until I was ready to serve and it kept the soup warm while on the table waiting for my family to take seconds.
UncommonGoods is offering up 1 lucky reader a $25 shop credit to find your own unique goods on their site! You can check outย some of their awesome holiday gift ideas and enter for your chance to win below! Good luck!
- For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- 7 cups chicken stock
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced Italian Tomatoes with Juice
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the biscuits:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup shortening
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- For the soup: In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm oil. Add in the onion and garlic and sautรฉ until tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and stir for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. If you want a smoother soup you can use a blender puree the ingredients. Stir in heavy whipping cream just before serving.
- For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. With 2 knives or a pastry blender cut the shortening and pesto into the dry ingredients until crumbs form. Add in the buttermilk all at once and stir with a fork until the dough leaves the side of the bowl and forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface kneed the dough 10 to 12 times. Roll or pat dough ½" thick and cut with a floured 2½" biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 1" apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
make your own chocolate truffles kit!!
I’d get the State Slate Cheese Board or the Elwood the Rainbow Unicorn Mug
The Story of the Earth Set of 7 Bracelets are on my Christmas List!!
I would get the Center Stripe Tumblers – Set of 6.
The very veggie spice collection.
My granddaughter is a knitter and would love the wooden bowl that holds yarn.
tea drop sampler sounds awesome!
I would buy the No Place Like Home pillow.
I’d put it toward the Turquoise Circle Necklace for my sister!
I would either get socks or the weekend brunch pancake gift set.
I really like the Cat & Dog Mismatched Earrings. So cute!
I like the wine cork candles
I want the Beer chilling coat set
I would get the Microwave Popcorn Popper
I’ve had my eye on this super-cute sprinkles!
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/party-sprinkles
I like the dog bowl water bottle, I could have used this quit a few times.
I love the Flavor Infuser Water Bottle
i love the owl eyeglass holder!
After spending way too much time browsing at Uncommon Goods (happens every time I go there!), I spotted their Sea Stone Splash Sponge Holder. And now that I’ve seen it, I don’t know how I’ve lived without it. Want!
Those biscuits are so pretty and look delicious.
I’d choose theBox of Chocolate Soaps if I won.
Spice collection would be nice.
Lily dish
I love the cookbook holder.
I ADORE the combo of tomatoes and chicken stock – so this sounds like a BOMB recipe!
Oh I really love the Electric Light Blocks! Our little one would love those for Christmas! Oh your soup looks so good! That has always been my favorite!
I would get the Nordic Tealight Trough. It would look so pretty on my mantle!
I would buy the bluetooth tracking device.
Thanks for giving back and MERRY CHRISTMAS.