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Braai Broodtjie with Tomato Soup

There’s something magical about cooking outside on the braai—it’s not just about the food; it’s about the fun and quality time spent outdoors. Bacon and cheese are already a match made in heaven, but when paired with a comforting bowl of tomato soup, it transforms into the ultimate winter warmer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Winter
Description

There’s something magical about cooking outside on the braai—it’s not just about the food; it’s about the fun and quality time spent outdoors. Bacon and cheese are already a match made in heaven, but when paired with a comforting bowl of tomato soup, it transforms into the ultimate winter warmer.

Ingredients
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 3 pc whole onions, diced
  • 4 pc garlic cloves
  • 400 g ~4 tins whole peeled tomatoes
  • 70 g ~2 tins tomato paste
  • 500 ml ml chicken stock
  • 1 packet streaky bacon
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, for spreading on the bread
  • 1 loaf good-quality sourdough, sliced into 1cm slices
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices Boerenkaas or cumin cheese, cut into thick slices
  • 25 g petite herbs, to garnish
  • 2 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Over the coals, get a potjie pot to medium heat.
  2. 2
    Tomato soup Add the oil and fry the onions and garlic until caramelised and translucent.
  3. 3
    Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Set aside to cool, then place in a blender and blitz until smooth. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Braai broodjie Braai the bacon till crispy. Spread butter generously on both sides of the sourdough slices. Place the cheese, then bacon, then cheese again, ending with the onion, in between the layers of sourdough.
  6. 6
    The best toasties take time so watch your heat. The slower the better. Garnish with the herbs. Season as you go (testing all the time).
Keywords: braai, broodtjie, chees and bacon
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