Monday, June 18, 2012

Creamy Salsa Soup

My sister informed me that soup doesn't count as a meal to some in her family.  All I can say is that I'm glad those said family members don't live under this roof.  We love soup in our home.  It's a great way to get in some extra veggies, usually pretty easy to prepare, goes great with a big salad, and leftovers are often better than the first time around.  This recipe is truly as easy as opening a can of soup, and is a delicious take on the basic tomato soup.
*2 c. prepared salsa
*1 1/2-2 c. veggie or chicken broth
*2 TBSP. heavy cream

Add salsa and broth to pan and use an immersion blender to puree.  Heat on medium for 10 minutes and stir in cream.  Top with cilantro, tortilla chips/strips, cheese, or sour cream if desired.  You could always throw in some black beans, chicken, or corn.  Love it with some quesadillas! This serves our small family of 4, but the girls don't eat huge portions of it.
Notes: Even if you usually like a hot salsa, back off at least one level of heat, even mild salsa when pureed has a kick.  I prefer this using a jar of salsa as opposed to a fresh salsa.

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