This is a Fantastic creation from my sister Jen. She is a fabulous cook, talented photographer, SUPER sister and professional longboarder.
I am very proud of her.
For Christmas I sent everyone homemade/DIY gifts.
Remember that Fajita Mix I shared Friday?
Jen used it in soup and I'm told it was delicious.
Baked Yam and Cabbage Tortilla Soup
made with
Mary's Fajita Mix
&
Queso Fresco Quesadilla
Ingredients:
SOUP
2 tbs coconut oil
1 large white onion, chopped
1 bulb of garlic or 2 cloves of elephant garlic, chopped
2-3tbs Mary's Fajita Mix
fresh cilantro, small pinch
water
5 tomatoes
1/8 lime wedge
1 head of cabbage, chopped
4 corn tortillas
4 baked yams, cut into fourths
Quesadilla
small tortillas
queso fresco
Directions:
SOUP
-heat coconut oil on MED-HIGH in large soup pot
-add onions and garlic, stir so that onions and garlic are coated with oil
-turn heat down to LOW and stir in Mary's Fajita Mix then cover until soft
-turn heat up to high and add enough water to cover onions and garlic while stirring
-AT
THIS POINT USE A WOODEN SPOON TO SCRAPE ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE STICKING
TO THE BOTTOM OF THE POT- DO THIS PERIODICALLY WHILE MAKING SOUP
-add tomatoes and cabbage to pot and stir to coat tomatoes and cabbage
-add enough water to cover tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro and lime wedge and bring to boil
-tear tortillas into small pieces and add to pot
-turn heat to low and cover until cabbage is softened
-add in yams and bring to high boil while stirring
-turn heat to low and cover for a while
-once all the ingredients soft, transfer to blender in batches and blend until smooth
-return to pot and heat on low until you are ready to serve
QUESADILLAS
-heat a skillet on medium heat
-heat tortilla on both sides
-place queso fresco on tortilla
-fold tortilla in half to close the cheese in
-cook until both sides are golden brown
TIP:
THE LONGER YOU LET THIS SOUP COOK THE BETTER IT WILL BE. WHEN I
TRANSFERRED THE SOUP TO THE BLENDER THE INGREDIENTS WERE SO SOFT I
COULDN'T FIND THE LIME WEDGE.
TIP: IF YOU HAVE A HAND POTATO MASHER, USE IT BEFORE THE BLENDER TO MAKE SURE THE VEGGIES ARE SOFT ENOUGH.
TIP: TASTE YOUR SOUP AS YOU GO AND ADD MORE SEASONING OR MORE WATER AS NEEDED TO MELLOW FLAVOR AND/OR THIN
Wow this sounds yummy! I love when I can find a good meatless meal. I'm so glad you shared this recipe on my party!!! Have a great day.
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Marcie @ I Gotta Try That
Thanks Marcie! My sister is a wiz at coming up with delicious recipes. Thanks for hosting a great party!
DeleteThere must be something to this queso fresco stuff. I NEED to try it now! Thanks for sharing Mary!
ReplyDelete~Kristi@Let This Mind Be in You
I'm from San Diego and we use it in everything! Thanks Kristi!
DeleteThis sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! Have a great week!
DeleteThat soup sounds so good with this cold weather we are having. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Hi Kathy! I love your hop. One day we'll have chicken of our own!
DeleteI never had this, but this sounds so good I would love to try:)
ReplyDeleteAlready your follower hopping by, blogging @ Why?
I'm looking forward to it as well! My sister always comes up with interesting creations!
DeleteI've never heard of yam soup, but it sounds interesting and so yummy! I would love for you to link this up at my healthy recipes/goals party - http://www.eatenjoylive.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/weigh-in-link-up.html
ReplyDeleteHey Cindy! Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeletePin away!! Definitely try the DIY Fajita mix.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness it looks like some tasty cocoa in that pretty jar but a nice tasty little soup works great. Who would thought. Not to mention I would think that the yam and cabbage would be pretty healthy to. I will check out the DIY fajita mix. Wow, I am looking down your sidebar and I am loving everything. Following! I would love for you to come link up with us at "Inspiration in Progress" every Thursday. http://onecreativeprocrastinatinggal.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy :) Thanks for linking up to The HomeAcre Hop!
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Wow, this soup sounds absolutely gorgeous. I love the combination of limes and the healthy coconut oil. I would love it if you would share this with Healthy Vegan Fridays: http://www.greenthickies.com/healthy-vegan-fridays
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