Southwestern Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Southwestern Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 1 to 2 Anaheim peppers, halved and seeded; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Oil for frying; 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips; Sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 to 2 Anaheim peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
Sour cream, optional

1
Place tomatoes cut side down on a broiler pan; broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Repeat with peppers, broiling for 5-10 minutes.
2
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Transfer to a blender; add tomatoes and peppers. Cover and process until smooth.
3
Press mixture through a strainer with a spoon; discard seeds. Place mixture in a large saucepan. Add the broth, cilantro, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
4
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 in. of oil in a skillet to 375u00b0. Fry tortilla strips, in batches, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Garnish bowls of soup with tortilla strips. Serve with sour cream if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 1 to 2 Anaheim peppers, halved and seeded, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Tomato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Tomato Soup

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