Southwest Creamy Tomato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients except sour cream to boil in saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Stir in sour cream.

Steps:

• 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., 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., 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., Meanwhile, heat 1/2 in. of oil in a skillet to 375°. 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.

Steps:

• Place a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until just fragrant. Place 8 quarters of the bread into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds on each side. Remove the bread and set aside for serving.
• Add the garlic, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to lose their color and soften, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook until caramelized, about 1 minute more. Pour in the vegetable stock, canned tomatoes and basil and stir to combine. Swirl 1/2 cup water in each can of tomatoes and pour into the soup. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the onions are soft, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rip the remaining bread into bite-size pieces and submerge them in the cream in a medium bowl.
• Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Add the cream and bread. Puree again until free of any lumps. Stir in the honey and taste for seasoning. Serve warm, each bowl topped with an olive oil crouton.

Steps:

• In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients (tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, water, green onions).
• Over high heat, bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Blend soup (I use a small hand immersion blender - this step is optional, but how I prepared the soup).
• Add barley, chicken breast and black beans. Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until barley is tender.
• Serve Immediately. Can season with salt & pepper, or top or with sour cream or cheddar cheese.

Steps:

• Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add corn; cook 10 minutes longer. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a stockpot on medium heat.
• Add onions, carrots and celery and saute until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add broth, garlic, tomatoes with juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
• Stir in parsley and check for seasoning.
• Add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
• Add chickpeas, corn and cumin and bring back to a boil.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Ladle soup into bowls.
• Garnish with crushed tortilla chips.
• Serve immediately.