MAIN CHALLENGE: ROASTED TOMATO AND RED CHILI SOUP

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Main Challenge: Roasted Tomato and Red Chili Soup image

Provided by Jeffrey Saad

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 red Anaheim chiles, 1 roasted
1 (16-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 lime, juiced
Quesadilla Crouton, recipe follows
Cilantro Sour Cream, recipe follows
4 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Jack/Cheddar cheese mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat and add the onions. Cut 1 chile pepper in half, lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins. Chop the chile and add to the onions; saute until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cilantro and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the chile mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.* Return the puree to the pot. Seed and chop the roasted chile and add to the soup along with the lime juice.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Then lay a Quesadilla Crouton in the soup and top with a dollop of Cilantro Sour Cream.
  • Lay 2 tortillas on a working surface. Divide the cheese between the tortillas. Sprinkle the cumin among the tortillas. Top each with the remaining 2 tortillas. Place on grill and cook until golden brown on the outside and the cheese starts to melt.
  • Cut the quesadillas into 1/2-inch strips. Then cut each strip on an angle to create 2 smaller strips.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

Ali Ali
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I used canned tomatoes and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped onion and garlic for extra flavor. Served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


S Mohammed Sajan
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Not a fan. I found this soup to be too bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. I also think it would have been better if I had used fresh tomatoes instead of


Melanie Martin
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This soup is just what I was looking for! It's flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a cold winter day. I used fresh tomatoes and roasted them myself, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also added a bit of chopped red bell pep


Abubakar Bako
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Easy and flavorful! I used canned tomatoes and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped onion and garlic for extra flavor. Served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Kenia Garcia
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This soup is delicious! The combination of roasted tomatoes and red chili gives it a really unique and flavorful taste. I used fresh tomatoes and roasted them myself, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also added a bit of chopped


Amzat Abiodun
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I was really disappointed with this soup. It was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. I also think it would have been better if I had used fresh tomatoes i


Obioma Samson
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This soup is a winner! It's flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a cold winter day. I used a combination of fresh and canned tomatoes, and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped red bell pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra


Najibullah
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious. I usually use canned tomatoes, but I've also used fresh tomatoes when I have them on hand. I also like to add a bit of chopped red bell pe


seid mesele
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually make it with fresh tomatoes, but I've also used canned tomatoes in a pinch. It's always delicious. I also like to add a bit of chopped spinach or kale for extra nu


Mani Shree
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This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. The flavor is a bit bland and the texture is a bit too thin. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices. I also think it would have been better if I had used fresh tomatoes in


Bob kendyreny
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were starting to go bad, so I roasted them and then made this soup. It turned out really well! The soup is flavorful and has a nice balance of sweetness and


The Merpsters225
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Delicious and easy to make! I used a combination of fresh and canned tomatoes, and it turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped red bell pepper for extra color and flavor. Served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Noobgod 2020
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Not bad! I thought this soup was pretty good, but not great. The flavor was a bit too one-note for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices. I also found the texture to be a bit too thick. I might try thinning it out with some v


Caleb Ragland
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This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the roasted tomatoes and the subtle heat from the red chili. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a side of grilled cheese sandwiches and it was the perfect com


Qadeer Hussain
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Meh. I found this soup to be bland and uninspired. The roasted tomatoes didn't add much flavor, and the red chili was barely noticeable. I ended up adding a bunch of salt and pepper just to make it palatable. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Mikiyas Demelash
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of roasted tomatoes and red chili is perfect. I used fresh tomatoes and roasted them myself, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also added a bit of cumin and cayenne pepper for


Zainab Nakalembe
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Easy to make and delicious! I used canned diced tomatoes and a jarred roasted red pepper, and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of garlic and onion powder. Served it with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Will definitely be making this


Rodolfo Baculi
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This soup is a total winner! The roasted tomatoes and red chili give it an amazing depth of flavor. I used fire-roasted tomatoes and a medium red chili, which gave it just the right amount of heat. I also added a bit of smoked paprika for extra smoki