Rustic Ranch Style Soup With Tomato Jalapeno And Avocado Recipes

SPICY TOMATO JALAPENO SOUP

Steps:

• Puree 2 cans of tomatoes in a blender (leave one with the juice, and the other drained).
• In a heavy large pot or saucepan saute the onion, garlic, chile pepper and fresh ginger until onion is softened (about 6 minutes).
• Add in cumin; cook stirring 1 minute.
• Stir in pureed tomatoes, broth, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes.
• At this point you may refrigerate and puree the following day, or cool the mixture slightly then blend in a blender until smooth (be careful when blending hot liquids!).
• Force the liquid over a sieve to remove any seeds.
• If needed heat the soup.
• Ladle into bowls and drizzle with whipping cream.
• Delicious!

RUSTIC FARM-FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Roughly chop and seed 4 cups of tomatoes. In a large pot, combine tomatoes, chopped onion, and chicken broth.
• 2. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• 3. Remove from heat. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar.
• 4. Using an immersion blender, blend to desired consistency.
• 5. To remove any remaining seeds or skin, pour cooled soup through a colander and into a large bowl. Stir or push through with the back of a large spoon.
• 6. Wipe out soup kettle and melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it begins to become golden.
• 7. Add a ladleful of soup to the butter/flour mixture and blend.
• 8. Then, add the rest of the tomato soup mixture and stir. Heat to a low simmer. Check salt, pepper, and sugar and adjust to taste. All tomatoes have different sugar content. 3-4 teaspoons seem to work for us. Adjust to your own preference. Serve.
• 9. For variety, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning. Serve with rustic croutons, green onion tops, and/or shredded Parmesan.

SUNNY'S CREAMY RANCH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• 1. Roast the tomatoes. On a sheet pan, gently toss together the tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the tomatoes and red peppers, skin side up, tucking the garlic bits beneath them and bake until lightly charred, 45 to 50 minutes.
• 2. Build the soup. In a soup pot, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the tomato paste and mix well, cooking until it's a deeper red than when you started, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and pepper mixture, including the juices, and combine. Stir in the stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender* (or use hand-held immersion blender) and pulse in small batches that reach only about a third to halfway up the side of the jar. When blending start slow then increase the speed to puree the ingredients until smooth. Use a separate bowl to hold the blended soup and then return it all to the pot.
• 3. Stir in the Hidden Valley®. While whisking, slowly add the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing until combined. Serve warm.