Vegetarian Fiesta Con Queso Soup Recipes

VEGETARIAN FIESTA CON QUESO SOUP

Steps:

• Over medium heat melt butter or margarine in a 6 quart stock pot, add onions carrot and celery and sauté until onions are transparent and carrots have softened, add garlic toward the end and allow to soften (about 2 minutes), remove from heat.
• In a blender combine sautéed onions, carrots, celery and garlic with roasted Anaheim chili, 4 cubes of bouillon and 4 cups of hot water-- puree.
• Return vegetable puree to stock pot and place over medium heat, add both packages of cream cheese stirring until completely blended with vegetable puree.
• In separate bowl blend 4 tablespoons of flour with 1/2 cup of the warm cream cheese and vegetable puree mixture to get out lumps then stir in 1/2 cup boiling water, combine with contents of stock pot.
• While stirring the pot bring contents to a boil.
• Allow contents to boil while stirring for about 2 minutes then simmer.
• Add the 1/2 lb of American cheese a couple of slices at a time until melted.
• Once cheese is melted incorporate the can of tomatoes (with juice), roasted red pepper, corn, hot sauce, cayenne pepper and cumin.
• Allow to simmer for at least 1 hour stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
• Serve and enjoy!

VEGAN FIESTA SOUP

Steps:

• Dice the onion and brown it in a large pan/pot with a little oil.
• Add crumbles to the onion and quickly saute for one more minute.
• Drain beans and corn. Add beans, corn, tomatoes to the pot and stir.
• Fill one and a half cans with warm water and add the water to the vegetable mix. Add salsa and taco seasoning. Add chili flakes if desired.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Serve with cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.