Tomato Soup with Grilled Maytag Blue Cheese & Sirloin Sandwich

Tomato Soup:

1. In a heavy saucepan, heat oil and sweat onions and garlic. Add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 min.

2. Transfer mixture to blender and puree with sugar.

3. Return soup to saucepan and add béchamel or heavy cream. Bring to a boil to heat through.

4. Correct seasonings and garnish with chopped chives.

For the Sandwich:

1. Brush slices of challah with olive oil and grill.

2. Season sirloin with salt and pepper; grill to medium-rare and set aside.

3. Divide blue cheese onto bread slices and place under broiler; melt cheese.

4. Slice sirloin and place on top of melted blue cheese. Arrange tomatoes on top of steak slices. Garnish with watercress and top with remaining bread slices. Slice in half and serve immediately.