Friday, January 18, 2013

I'm not psychic, but...

I see soup in my future!

Keller Williams Group One Sparks is having another KW Cares fundraiser.  This one is going to be a soup luncheon.  $5 all you can eat soup, salad and rolls prepared by the agents.  With the very cold temperatures we've been weathering in northern Nevada the soup will be a welcome warm treat!

I'm making my Bacon Potato Corn Chowder...a recipe I posted back around Halloween.  I'm also going to make a family recipe for rolls.  I'm wishing my brother Sheldon were here to make them for me.  That guy has some crazy-mad bread-making skills. 

My friend and fellow agent Regina is making a chicken tortilla soup.  Mmmm...sounds great.  I've been thinking about it for a week.  Then last night my running friend Jenny posted a picture on Facebook of the tortilla soup she'd made for dinner.  Sorry Regina, I might not make it to the 30th.  I may break down and try Jenny's recipe before then.  I asked Jenny to guest blog her recipe and a running story.  So far my request has resulted in receiving a copy of the recipe she used.  I'm still holding out hope that she'll share a running tale.

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Cook garlic and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice), beans, broth, corn, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring soup to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add tortilla chips; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve soup with lime wedges and, if desired, more chips.
 
Jenny served hers with avocado cubes and sour cream.  My husband suggested sprinkling some fresh cilantro on top of that.  Looks like a great recipe for personalizing!
 

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