Tex-mex vegetable soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1largeOnion;chopped
1largeSweet potato; (about 3/4 lb.) peeled, quartered lengthwise,thinly sliced
1teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonSalt
1can(4-oz.) chopped peeled mild chiles;juices reserved
1cupFrozen lima beans
1can(14-1/2 ounce) chopped peeled tomatoes with Mexican seasonings; juices reserved
3cupsChicken broth
1cupFrozen corn kernels
½teaspoonPepper
2Scallions; finely chopped
2tablespoonsChopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a soup pot,heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally,until softened,about 3 minutes. Stir in sweet potato, cumin,salt, chiles with their juices,lima beans,tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook, partially coveried,until potato is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. 2. Stir in corn and pepper and simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in scallions and cilantro just before serving. Serves 6 Believe me this one is so good.

Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest by Alice Poe <afpoe@...> on Apr 09, 1998