Roasted Corn Soup With Chorizo Goat Cheese Quesadilla Recipes

BLACK BEAN, ROASTED CORN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat skillet over med-high heat. Add corn, saute 2 minutes or until browned. Place corn in small bowl, add goat cheese and cilantro; mix until well-blended and set aside.
• In 1 tsp olive oil, saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 c salsa, cumin, and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thick. Mash the bean mixture slightly.
• Remove from heat, stir in the corn/cilantro/goat cheese mixture.
• Spread the mixture evenly over 8 tortillas, top each with 1 tortilla, pressing gently.
• Cook each quesadilla in frying pan with cooking spray until golden - about 2 minutes a side.
• Quarter each quesadilla, serve with salsa verde, sour cream and more salsa or green onions if desired.

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo to paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan., In drippings, saute onion and the red and poblano peppers over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in broth., Add potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chorizo; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and cilantro.

CORN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESO

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the corn and saute 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the garlic, jalapenos, cheese and cream. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle tomatoes and cilantro over top and serve with tortilla chips.