MEXICAN ZUCCHINI CHEESE SOUP
We can't wait to make this delicious, slightly spicy soup every summer when zucchini and squash are plentiful in our garden. We like to serve this soup with warm tortillas.
Provided by Always Cooking
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Season with oregano.
- Mix in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chile peppers. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Mix the cubed processed cheese into the soup. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted. Season with pepper. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1829 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI
Fabulous Mexican chicken soup that cooks up in no time! From Hannaford Supermarkets' bi-monthly magazine, Fresh (January-February 2012).
Provided by lecole54
Categories Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle, and adobo sauce and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes, adjust heat to high, and bring to a strong simmer.
- Add chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is opaque and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, either chop or pull apart into thin shreds (you should have about 2 cups).
- Add zucchini and chicken to soup and simmer over medium heat until zucchini is just tender, about 5 minutes. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and serve with garnishes of your choice in small bowls on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1350.3, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 33.6
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH MASA DUMPLINGS
This garlicky Mexican zucchini soup is super quick to make-and tastes wonderful with the equally quick-to-make masa dumplings.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tomatoes, onions and garlic in medium skillet on high heat 10 to 15 min. or until evenly roasted, turning occasionally. Peel garlic; place in blender. Add tomatoes and onions; blend until smooth.
- Mix masa harina, 1/2 cup water and Parmesan until mixture forms soft dough; divide into 24 small balls. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan. Add masa balls; cook 2 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Remove from pan.
- Heat remaining oil in same pan. Add zucchini; cook and stir 3 min. or until lightly browned. Stir in tomato mixture, remaining water and bouillon cubes; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. or until zucchini is tender.
- Ladle soup into 8 bowls. Top with dumplings and shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI
How to make Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup with Zucchini
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Note: Optional Garnishes:crumbled tortilla chips, chopped avocado tossed with lime juice, grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, pickled jalapeno chili rings, chopped cilantro leaves
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle, and adobo sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes, adjust heat to high, and bring to a strong simmer.
- Add chicken, reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until meat is opaque and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, either chop or pull apart into thin shreds (you should have about 2 cups).
- Add zucchini and chicken to soup and simmer over medium heat until zucchiniis just tender, about 5 minutes. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and serve with garnishes of your choice in small bowls on the side.
- Servings Serves 6
- Base Nutrients
- Calories 160 kcal (8%)
- Calories from Fat 27 kcal (0%)
- Total Fat 3 g (4%)
- Saturated Fat 0 g (0%)
- Cholesterol 45 mg (15%)
- Sodium 400 mg (16%)
- Total Carbohydrates 11 g (3%)
- Dietary Fiber 2 g (8%)
- Protein 22 g (36%)
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-177922
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1.Saute the onion in the soy margarine until it is glassy, about 3 minutes. 2.Add the minced zucchini pieces and saute until they begin to soften. 3.Stir in the vegetable bouillon, corn and jalapeno's and black pepper. 4.Bring the soup to a gentle boil , reduce the heat and cook until the corn and zucchini are soft but not mushy. 5.Remove from the heat. 6.Add the soy yogurt and nutritional yeast of soy cheese. 7.Optionally garnish the soup with parsley and nutmeg.
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