Best Creamy Chilled Tomato Soup With Black Bean Pepper Jack Quesadillas Recipes

CREAMY ORZO

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

CHILLED BEAN SOUP

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Betty Nickels of Tampa, Florida combines crunchy fresh veggies with black beans and a splash of hot pepper sauce to create this spicy chilled soup. "I often server this during the warm summer months, when tomatoes are in season," Betty writes. "It tastes best when you let it mellow overnight in the refrigerator."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
2 cups spicy hot V8 juice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped sweet red or yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teapoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Sliced cucumber, optional

Steps:

In a blender, combine tomatoes and V8 juice; cover and process just until blended. , Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the beans, chopped cucumber, sweet pepper, onion, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with sour cream. Garnish with sliced cucumber if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges