So delicious! A lovely blend of spices (not too spicy though!) and easy-to-find ingredients from the pantry make this simple spin on a Mexican classic a perfect quick and hearty lunch for the kids!
Combine it with crunchy tortilla chips and a fabulous fresh fruit cup drizzled with cinnamon vanilla sauce and ta-da, a maravilloso meal for everyone!
Mexican Blizzard Soup!
1 tbsp. (15ml) vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, squished
1 tbsp. (15ml) Mexican chili powder
½ tsp. (2ml) ground cumin (optional)
1 tsp. (5ml) oregano
1 28 oz. (796ml) can tomatoes (with liquid)
1 cup (250ml) chicken broth (homemade, canned, or from bouillon cube)
1 12 oz. (341ml) can corn niblets drained, but reserve the liquid
1 19 oz. (540ml) kidney (or other) beans, drained, but reserve the liquid
Shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a large saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in the vegetable oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes.
2. Pour in the can of tomatoes and using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes until they are broken up. Pour
in the chicken broth and the reserved corn and bean liquid and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 20
minutes.
3. Add the beans and the corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for a couple of
minutes, then serve with a sprinkle of cheese.
Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon-Vanilla Sauce
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cinnamon sticks
1 can (12 fl . oz.) Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups assorted fresh fruit (apples, bananas, grapes, papayas, peaches, and/or strawberries)
Ground cinnamon (optional)
1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon sticks in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil and slightly thickens.
Remove from heat and remove cinnamon sticks; stir in vanilla extract. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until
well-chilled.
2. Arrange fruit in dessert dishes. Top with sauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
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