MEXICAN TOMATO LIME SOUP

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My family loves this soup. Very refreshing and good Tex-Mex flavor. Good served with polenta. Adapted from a Moosewood recipe.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 large lime, juice of (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
hot pepper sauce, to taste
tortilla chips
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a big pot, over low heat, saute the garlic and cumin in hot oil for 1 minute (don't let the garlic brown).
  • Add in the tomato juice, fresh tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro; stir to combine.
  • Let simmer for several minutes.
  • Add hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, put broken up tortilla chips in shallow soup bowls; add soup and top with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 847.6, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 8.5

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