Episodes

  • # 658 - Jeff Dye Hates The Rizzler
    Jan 8 2025
    I sit down with comedian, Jeff Dye. We talk about why he got sober, The Rizzler, Elvis, crashing his car, VR, and much more! Check out his new special “Last Cowboy in LA” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwRz8rvGizI Follow Jeff YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffDye IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdye --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: True Classic - Start the New Year off right with an upgraded wardrobe. Save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/BERTCAST! #trueclassicpod Helix Sleep - 25% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase https://helixsleep.com/bert Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/BERTCAST. Mando - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo BERTCAST at https://Mandopodcast.com/bertcast! #mandopod BlueChew - Get your first month free at https://bluechew.com with promo code BERTCAST. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code BERTCAST GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT) or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. --------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg For all TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com For Fully Loaded: https://fullyloadedfestival.com For Merch: https://store.bertbertbert.com YouTube▶ http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer X▶ http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook▶ http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram▶ http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer TikTok▶ http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Text Me▶ https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Something’s Burning: Fatherly Advice and Current Events with Mark Normand and Big Jay
    Jan 7 2025
    Big Jay Oakerson and Mark Normand are in Nashville with me, so I’m serving them the quintessential Nashvillian meal: Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Pimento Mac & Cheese and Moon Pies. They’re also getting me up to date on current events (re: P Diddy) and us two expert dads are givin’ Mark some advice on how to be an amazing Father / Comedian Combo. Kitchen provided by: https://beautyonbeech.com Follow Big Jay Oakerson: https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson Follow Mark Normand: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand This episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club. Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/BURNING and use promo code BURNING for 20% off $20 or more. This episode is brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/BURNING Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/burning or through my promo code BURNING Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches with Pimento Mac and Cheese Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Ingredients: * 2 Medium Chicken Breasts sliced into 4 cutlets * Canola Oil * Burger buns * Bread and butter pickles * Coleslaw * Mayonnaise * Hot honey Breading: * 1 cup buttermilk * 2 Tbs vinegar-based hot sauce * 1 cups flour * 2 tsp black pepper * 2 1/2 tsp salt * 3-7 tsp cayenne pepper * 2 tsp red pepper flakes * 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp garlic powder * ½ tsp onion powder * ½ tsp light brown sugar Dipping Oil: * 2 tsp light brown sugar * 2 tsp cayenne pepper * ¼ tsp chili powder * ¼ tsp paprika * ½ tsp garlic powder * ½ cup hot oil from cooked chicken Steps: 1. Slice chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, sprinkling with salt and pepper. 2. Mix dry breading ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Dredge the chicken multiple times and shake off any excess flour. 3. Combine ingredients for dipping oil 4. Heat oil in Dutch oven and fry chickens for 3-4 minutes each side. While chicken is cooking, take half a cup of the hot oil and pour over the dipping oil spices. Baste chicken with this mixture. 5. Cover buns with mayonnaise, chicken, pickles, hot honey, and coleslaw. Pimento Mac and Cheese Ingredients: * ½ pound elbow macaroni * 1 ½ cup whole milk * 2 TBS salted butter * 2 TBS flour * 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese * Garlic powder * Onion powder * Salt * Pepper * 4 oz. jar of pimentos * 1 ½ cup mayo full fat * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce * 1 tsp finely grated yellow onion * ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Pimento Cheese Steps: 1. Drain pimentos then combine with mayo, Worcestershire, onion, and cayenne pepper Mac and Cheese Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook macaroni 2. Add butter to saucepan, once melted, add flour. Cook for about a minute then add milk. Bring this mixture to a boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly 3. Combine cooked noodles, pimento cheese, white sauce, and 1 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. Mix well, then transfer to baking dish. Top with remainder of shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT) or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • # 657 - Jeremy Piven’s Role of a Lifetime
    Jan 1 2025
    I sit down with actor & comedian, Jeremy Piven. We talk about following our dreams, never giving up, his new movie, getting injured on set, Entourage, and much more! Click here for more info on his new movie “The Performance”: https://theperformancemovie.com. In theaters Feb 7th, 2025. Follow Jeremy IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypiven --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Ship Skis (Ship & Play) - Go to https://Shipskis.com and use the code BERTCAST to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. --------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg For all TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com For Fully Loaded: https://fullyloadedfestival.com For Merch: https://store.bertbertbert.com YouTube▶ http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer X▶ http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook▶ http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram▶ http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer TikTok▶ http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Text Me▶ https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Something’s Burning: Always Bet on Bussin’ with the Boys
    Dec 31 2024
    The Bussin’ with the Boys boys… Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are celebrating New Years with me! We’re ringing in 2025 with LeeAnn’s family tradition: collards, black eyed peas, cornbread, and some pork – because pigs root forward. But the headline is that we’ve got a HUGE bet in the works… stay tuned for the details!! Kitchen provided by: https://beautyonbeech.com Follow Bussin’ With The Boys: https://www.instagram.com/bussinwtb Follow Taylor Lewan: https://www.instagram.com/taylorlewan Follow Will Compton: https://www.instagram.com/_willcompton SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Shirts vs. Skins with Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe and Adam Ray as Dr. Phil during THE BIG GAME WEEKEND in New Orleans February 8 https://www.ticketmaster.com/bert-kreischer-shirts-vs-skins-with-new-orleans-louisiana-02-08-2025/event/1B00615EF5BB59D3 Double Down Las Vegas March 21 and 22 https://www.axs.com/series/25430/bert-kreischer-artist For upcoming TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For FULLY LOADED: https://fullyloadedfestival.com Catch me on NETFLIX For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Pork loin, Collards, Black-eyed peas and Cornbread Welsh Rarebit Pork Loin Ingredients: Rarebit: * Pork loin * Brick of grated cheddar cheese * Can of Guinness * 1.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce * 2 tbsp Coleman’s Mustard * 1 stick of unsalted butter Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Mix together cheese, beer, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. 3. Sear pork loin 3-5 minutes, then add mixture on top. 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin Ingredients: Rub: * 1 tsp sweet paprika * 1 tsp garlic onion * ½ tsp onion powder * ½ tsp dried thyme * ½ tsp dried rosemary * Salt and pepper to taste Glaze: * 4 cloves garlic * ¼ cup honey * 3 tbs soy sauce * 1 tbs Dijon mustard * 1 tbs olive oil Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375 2. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper 3. Rub olive oil onto pork loin then rub spice mix over loin 4. Sear loin 3-5 minutes 5. Combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, mustard and oil. Brush onto the lion then place in oven, baking for 25-30 minutes Black-Eyed peas Ingredients: * Black-eyed peas * Onion * Vegetable oil * Salt and pepper * Texas Pete’s peppers Steps: 1. Soak peas overnight in water 2. Place peas in pot and cover with water, adding in a dash of oil and salt and pepper. Slice onion into thick pieces and place on top, cooking until done. 3. Splash pepper juice on peas to taste Granny’s Collards Ingredients: * Collard greens * Sugar * Vegetable oil Steps: 1. Wash and remove stems from collards, then chop into bite size pieces. 2. Cover collards with water and bring to a rolling boil. Once rolling, reduce to a slow boil and add vegetable oil. 30 minutes before eating, add sugar. Adding 1 TBS sugar per cup of collards. Cornbread Ingredients: * Dollop of Crisco * 1 egg * 2 cups white lily cornmeal mix * 1 cup buttermilk * Black pepper to taste Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. Add a dollop of Crisco into a skillet and place in oven to heat. 3. Mix cornmeal, buttermilk, and egg, mixing thoroughly. Add mixture to skillet and cook for 30-35 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • # 656 - Stephen Wilson Jr. is a Dream Chaser
    Dec 25 2024
    I sit down with singer/songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. to talk about his Dad, his boxing career, his career as a scientist, leaving science for songwriting, and Stephen performs “Stand By Me”, “I’m a Song”, and “Cuckoo”. Follow Stephen YT: https://www.youtube.com/@stephenwilsonjr IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephen.wilson.jr --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Tecovas - Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/BERT when you sign up for email and texts. CookUnity - Go to https://cookunity.com/BERTCAST or enter code BERTCAST before checkout for 50% off your first week. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/bertcast all lowercase. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/BERTCAST. --------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg For all TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com For Fully Loaded: https://fullyloadedfestival.com For Merch: https://store.bertbertbert.com YouTube▶ http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer X▶ http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook▶ http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram▶ http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer TikTok▶ http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Text Me▶ https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Something’s Burning: Keeping Things Clean with Nate Bargatze and Dusty Slay
    Dec 24 2024
    It’s the holidays!! And comedians Nate Bargatze and Dusty Slay stop by my Nashville kitchen for a Christmas/Hannukah feast. We’ve got Cornish Game Hens and Latkes… and Nate doesn’t like either. I spend the entire time trying not to cuss and we take a walk down memory lane – when Nate USED to drink. KITCHEN PROVIDED BY: beautyonbeech.com Follow Nate Bargatze: https://www.instagram.com/natebargatze Follow Dusty Slay: https://www.instagram.com/dustyslay This episode is brought to you by CookUnity. Go to https://cookunity.com/BURNING or enter code BURNING before checkout for 50% off your first week. This episode is brought to you by MasterClass. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to https://masterclass.com/BURNING for the current offer. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/burning or through my promo code BURNING. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/burning Shirts vs. Skins with Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe and Adam Ray as Dr. Phil during THE BIG GAME WEEKEND in New Orleans February 8 https://www.ticketmaster.com/bert-kreischer-shirts-vs-skins-with-new-orleans-louisiana-02-08-2025/event/1B00615EF5BB59D3 Double Down Las Vegas March 21 and 22 https://www.axs.com/series/25430/bert-kreischer-artist For upcoming TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For FULLY LOADED: https://fullyloadedfestival.com Catch me on NETFLIX For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ A FESTIVUS FEAST Cornish Game Hens with red wine mushroom gravy, potato latkes and crescent rolls with almond butter Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub the hens with Italian seasoning, paprika and a generous amount of salt. Stuff the cavities with onion and spritz the top of the hens with olive oil. 2. Cook the hens for 25 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 and cook an additional 35 minutes. 3. Heat butter, garlic, ½ tsp thyme in skillet over medium heat. Once melted, increase heat to medium-high and add mushrooms and wine cooking until the wine is reduced by half and mushrooms are soft. 4. Whisk together cornstarch and water then add to the skillet with mushroom mix. Pour in cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, pepper, and remaining parsley and thyme. Simmer on low until slightly thick. Potato Latkes Ingredients: • 3 medium potatoes • 1 egg • 2 TBS flour • 1 TBS grated onion • Salt • Peanut oil • Apple sauce • Sour cream Steps: 1. Slice and peel potatoes and put into food processor with grater attachment. Wring out potatoes in cheesecloth. 2. Take two cups of potatoes and combine with egg, flour, onion, and salt to taste, stirring until combined. 3. Heat oil in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Place cooked latkes onto paper towel to drain. 4. Serve with apple sauce and sour cream Crescent and almond butter Ingredients: • Crescent rolls • 1 stick unsalted butter • 1 can almond pastry filling Steps: 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown 2. Combine stick of butter with almond filling, mixing until well combined GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • # 655 - Ben Schwartz Teaches Me How to Text
    Dec 18 2024
    I sit down with actor and the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, Ben Schwartz. We talk about intrusive thoughts, guilt, Improv, our favorite music, and Ben teaches me how to text my friends back. Go to Ben’s website for all tour dates: https://www.rejectedjokes.com Follow Ben YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rejectedjokes IG: https://www.instagram.com/rejectedjokes --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Ship Skis (Ship & Play) - Go to https://Shipskis.com and use the code BERTCAST to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. ZBiotics - Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/bertcast to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BERTCAST at checkout. Pretty Litter - Go to https://PrettyLitter.com/bertcast for 20% off your first order & get a free cat toy. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/bert Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BERT at https://manscaped.com BlueChew - Get your first month free at https://bluechew.com with promo code BERTCAST. --------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg For all TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com For Fully Loaded: https://fullyloadedfestival.com For Merch: https://store.bertbertbert.com YouTube▶ http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer X▶ http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook▶ http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram▶ http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer TikTok▶ http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Text Me▶ https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Something’s Burning: Tattoos and Tour Bus Births with Brantley Gilbert and John Crist
    Dec 17 2024
    Musician Brantley Gilbert and comedian John Crist swing by my Nashville kitchen for a star-studded menu. I make them Matthew McConnaughey’s tuna salad, Snoop Dogg’s fried bologna, and Matty Matheson’s tomato soup while we talk being California-sober and group vasectomies. Brantley also relives his viral moment – when his wife gave birth to their child DURING his show. KITCHEN PROVIDED BY: https://beautyonbeech.com Follow Brantley Gilbert: https://www.instagram.com/brantleygilbert Follow John Crist: https://www.instagram.com/johnbcrist This episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club. Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/BURNING and use promo code BURNING for 20% off $20 or more. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Shirts vs. Skins with Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe and Adam Ray as Dr. Phil during THE BIG GAME WEEKEND in New Orleans February 8 https://www.ticketmaster.com/bert-kreischer-shirts-vs-skins-with-new-orleans-louisiana-02-08-2025/event/1B00615EF5BB59D3 Double Down Las Vegas March 21 and 22 https://www.axs.com/series/25430/bert-kreischer-artist For upcoming TOUR DATES: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For FULLY LOADED: https://fullyloadedfestival.com Catch me on NETFLIX For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer CELEBRITY SOUP AND SANDWICHES Tuna Fish Melt Ingredients: * ½ cup mayo * 2 tsp white wine vinegar * 1 tbs lemon juice * 2 tsp wasabi paste * Touch of agave * Touch of Italian dressing * 3 tbs finely chopped red onion * 3 tbs finely chopped Gherkin dill pickles * 1/3 cup crispy jalapeno chips * ¼ cup chopped apple * ½ cup corn * ½ cup frozen peas * 10 ounces tuna * White bread * American cheese Steps: 1. Mix all ingredients well (not including bread and cheese) 2. Add tuna mixture and American cheese to bread and toast on griddle. Bologna Sandwich Ingredients: * White bread * Beef bologna * Deluxe American cheese * Yellow mustard * Barbeque chips Steps: 1. Make slits in bologna and cook on skillet 3-4 minutes each side. Once you’re cooking the second side, add BBQ chips and a slice of cheese on top, cooking until melted. 2. Spread mustard onto bread slices then add bologna, cheese and BBQ chip combination and add back to griddle to toast bread. Deviled Eggs Ingredients: * 12 eggs * 1/3 cup mayonnaise * 2 tbs pickle relish * 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard * Salt * Pepper * Paprika Steps: 1. Add eggs to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Peel eggs and remove the cooked yolk. Mash egg yolks in bowl and set to the side. 2. Add egg yolks, mayonnaise, pickle relish and mustard mixing well. 3. Add mixture to plastic baggie and pipe into egg whites. Top with salt, pepper, and paprika. Matty Matheson’s Tomato Soup Ingredients: * 12 hothouse tomatoes * 1 red onion * 3 jalapenos * 3 garlic cloves * ½ cup EVOO * Salt and pepper * 2 cups tomato puree * 6 cups vegetable stock * Heavy cream * Parmesan * Croutons Steps: 1. Preheat oven to broil. Broil tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, garlic, olive oil with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Transfer charred veggies into Dutch oven, adding tomato puree and vegetable stock. Bring this to a rolling boil then lower the heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes covered. 3. Puree the entire soup, top with parmesan and croutons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins