Zesty Mexican Soup Recipes

ZESTY MEXICAN SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan, mix all ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro.

SPICY MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the tomato paste, corn, beans, tomatoes, broth and chicken and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips or strips, if desired.

ZESTY MEXICAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix all ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro.
• This makes about 6 -1 cup servings.

ZESTY MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn and chilies if desired. Stir in the mustard, salt, pepper and contents of macaroni sauce mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in contents of macaroni packet. Cover and simmer 10-14 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with salsa con queso dip.

SPICY MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/2 cup of the corn and remaining meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, combine remaining corn and all soup ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; carefully add uncooked meatballs. Simmer uncovered 45 to 60 minutes or until flavors blend and meatballs are no longer pink in the center. Garnish individual servings with toppings.

ZESTY MEXICAN TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Saute' all the veggies with the spices in the olive oil until the peppers have brightened and started to wilt, then add the cilantro and the tomato puree.
• When the puree begins to bubble, add 12 cups of water, and the beans and corn.
• Add the salsa of choice.
• Put in the lime juice after it has all boiled for 5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and ketchup.
• Serve if desired with grated cheddar cheese and corn chips.
• ENJOY!

ZESTY MEXICAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot. Healthy Sauté onion, garlic, and green peppers in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add red chili powder and mix in well. Add broth and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes and add beans, corn, green chili, oregano, and cumin. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer. (Simmering uncovered enhances the flavor.) Add zucchini and collard greens and cook for 5 more minutes. Add chopped cilantro, pumpkin seeds, salt, and pepper.