Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Mexican Soup
My sister passed on this recipe to me and I love how easy it is, as well as delicious. It’s a great one to keep handy as you’re getting ready for the holidays and don’t have much time to cook. The salsa you decide to use can really change the flavor of this soup. The last time I made this soup, I used a tub of medium salsa I found in the back of my fridge, but a jarred salsa works equally well. I served it with some homemade guacamole and sliced pears because that’s what I had in the house, but you could also whip up a little green salad or just serve it as is.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 boxes (32 oz. each) roasted red pepper and tomato soup
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
2 cups salsa
2 cups cooked* chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces OR 1 large can of white chicken meat
Possible toppings: grated cheddar cheese, tortillas chips, sour cream, chopped cilantro, hot sauce
Heat your olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add your onions and sauté for about 8-10 minutes, or until your onions soften and start to become translucent. Add your garlic and sauté one more minute.
Pour in your roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Add your corn, salsa and chicken. Bring to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, chips and cilantro, if you’d like. Enjoy.
!*The last time I made this soup, I poached a couple of boneless skinless breasts and they were delicious in this soup. Basically, I sprinkled my chicken with salt and pepper and put them in a small pan. I covered them with some chicken stock that I needed to use up but you could use water or a combo of the two. Sprinkled in a teaspoon or so of Herbes de Provence. Tossed in a bay leaf. Put the lid on, and brought it to a boil. Then I lowered the heat and simmered with the lid on for 15 minutes. The chicken was cooking while I put together the rest of the soup. The timing came out perfectly.
YIELD: One big pot-full
Love the film imagery. Isn't is so true, life is spliced pieces of film creating an ever growing story.
Great memories, and recipe. I had to giggle at your comment about you ideals of kids never having electronics in the car…..I was that mom too…where'd she go? Oh well can't beat um join um!
Perfect soup for a chilly winter night. I always love your post, so beautifully written.
Thank you, Courtney, Maria and Sheila.
And, yes, Sheila…funny how we start off so strong and they just wear us down over the years and our resolve goes out the door. 🙂
I'm with you & Shelia! I too have caved and given in to the electronic era…does make for a quieter car!
Loved the photo of the icy branch with the lone red Japanese Maple leaf! Stunning!