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Instructions
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MELT 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and garlic.
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Cook until onion is soft, 4 to 5 min.
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Add carrots, celery, pepper, tomato paste, lime juice, sugar, salt and cayenne.
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Season with fresh pepper.
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Cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 min.
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Add broth and diced tomatoes and juices.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Simmer until vegetables are tender, 1-1 1/2 hrs.
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PUREE in 2 batches in a blender until smooth.
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Return to saucepan set over low to keep warm.
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Cook up some grill cheese sandwiches, and cut into sticks for dipping, or into croutons to add to your soup.
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LADLE soup into bowls, sprinkle grated parmisan cheese, and top with grilled cheese croutons.