Advertisements

Lentil Soup with Lime JuiceHere is a light lentil soup made Southwestern rather than Middle Eastern by the addition of green chiles and lime juice. It can be served in summer as well as winter and is eminently easy to fix.For about 6 cups, serving 4 to 6.1 1/2 cups dried lentils
6 cups water, and additional water as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, thyme, or oregano
3 bay leaves
1/4 to 1/2 cup canned chopped mild green chiles
1 bell pepper, deveined, seeded and cut into chunks
1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup lime juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oilPlace the first 7 ingredients into a 3-quart pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, cover the pot, and boil gently until lentils are thoroughly soft - this takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.Place the green chiles and 1 cup of the soup into a food processor and process continuously until pureed. Return mixture to the soup in the pot.Wipe the processor bowl with a paper towel or rinse lightly, then finely chop first the bell pepper and then the carrot in it, using repeated pulses of the motor and stopping at least once to scrape down the bowl with a spatula. Add the bell pepper and then the carrot to the soup. From this point, the soup can be held off heat until serving time, or you can proceed directly to the final step.When you are ready to serve, bring the soup back to a boil (but do not cook at this temperature for more than a minute since you want the bell pepper and carrot to remain crisp), taste for seasoning and add more water to adjust the texture--the soup should be thick enough to coat a spoon but not porridgy. Stir in the lime juice and olive oil, warm through for a few seconds more and serve.

Poblano chiles stuffed with cheese
Poblano Chiles Stuffed with CheeseThis is one of the most traditional, and most loved, dishes of Mexico.3 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, minced2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced10 tomatoes, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped1/2 cup white or cider vinegar3 tablespoons g (Upload by user)

Tamales de chocolate
Tamales de ChocolateMakes 24 tamales1 (8 ounce) package dried cornhusks About 9 ounces Mexican chocolate (1 1/2 cups pulverized) 10 ounces (1 1/3 cups) unsalted butter, rich tasting pork lard or vegetable    shortening (or use a combination), slightly softened bu (Upload by user)

Hot chorizo tamales
Hot Chorizo Tamales10 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature1 1/2 cups Masa Harina�1 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 cup chicken stock14 corn husks (Upload by user)

Gazpatcho summer cold soup
Gazpatcho Summer Cold Soup3 large cloves garlic1/2 (about 4 inches) medium cucumber1/2 large green pepper1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 or a 4 inch piece of baguette, soaked in water slice white bread4 big, very ripe, red about 3 inches in diameter tomatoes (Upload by user)

Poblano chili soup with chicken and onion
Poblano Chili Soup with Chicken and Onion3 medium poblano chiles, or 2 green bell peppers    and 1 jalape?o, or 2 long hot green chiles4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1 small onion, finely minced1 garlic clove, minced4 tablespoons flour3 cups chicke (Upload by user)

Tortilla soup
Tortilla SoupMy sister makes this soup all the time and just loves it. Being from Texas, she loves anything that is Mexican.3 tablespoons corn oil3 large garlic cloves finely chopped4 corn tortillas, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon fresh cilantro2 medium onions chopped3 me (Upload by user)

Chicken and salsa soup
Chicken and Salsa SoupDecide how zesty you want this soup to be, then choose from mild, medium, or hot salsa.1 3/4 cups water1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken, cut into bite size pieces1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder1 (11 ou (Upload by user)

Macho macho shrimp gazpacho
Macho Macho Shrimp GazpachoThis is easy to make and can be prepared well in advance.3 quarts Clamato juice3 cups peeled, seeded, finely chopped cucumber1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions1 1/2 cups finely chopped red bell pepper6 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons red (Upload by user)

Border avocado soup
Border Avocado Soup2 medium avocados3 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons mild chile powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1 1/2 cups whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt, or to tasteDash of cayenne pepper4 sprigs cilantroPeel avocado and chop the flesh coarsely. Place it into (Upload by user)

Shrimp gazpacho
Shrimp Gazpacho1/2 sweet Texas onion, cut into 6 pieces *2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 small cucumbers, peeled and cut in chunks, divided1 red bell pepper, diced, divided 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded 1/4 cup red wine (Upload by user)
TAG: diced, shrimp, pepper, tomato, juice, cucumber, gazpacho, sweet, onion, ,

Sopa de lima (lime and tortilla soup)
Sopa de Lima (Lime and Tortilla Soup)1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons oil2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped3 fresh jalape?o chiles, seeded and minced6 cups chicken brot lime, halved crosswise a (Upload by user)
TAG: tortilla, chicken, strips, tablespoons, pepper, stirring, shells, seeded, ,

Sopa de tortillas migas
Sopa de Tortillas Migas1/4 pound ground meat12 corn tortillas4 ounces green chilesSalt and pepper1 cup tomatoes (sliced fresh)1 cup grated cheese1/2 cup onions1/2 cup soup stockCut the tortillas into 3/4 inch strips. Saut? the onions, add tomato and gar (Upload by user)
TAG: tortillas, ,

Guadalajara gazpacho with shrimp
Guadalajara Gazpacho with ShrimpSource: Dallas Morning News 7/3/961 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped2 cups spicy vegetable juice1/2 cup chili sauce1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced1 medium avocado, cut in 1/4 (Upload by user)
TAG: shrimp, gazpacho, guadalajara, ,

Chicken tamales
Chicken Tamales60 to 70 dried corn husksHot water2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening1 cup finely chopped white onion1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 clove garlic, minced1 (1 pound) can whole peeled tomatoes,    undrai (Upload by user)
TAG: chicken, tamales, remove, basket, husks, water, teaspoon, vegetable, tamale, center, dough, minutes, shortening, cover, large, ,

Sweet tamales
Sweet Tamales5 cups Masa Harina�2 teaspoons salt, or to taste1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon cinnamon1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup lard (no substitutes)3 cups chicken stock, heated2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped3/4 cup raisins3 ounces corn husks, (Upload by user)
TAG: tamales, dough, water, husks, place, large, several, sweet, hours, ,

Tamales dulce (sweet tamales)
Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales)Dried corn husks4 cups Masa Harina�1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cup water1 1/2 cup lard or shortening1 1/2 cup strawberry preservesThese can be made with any combination of fruits (Upload by user)
TAG: tamales, dough, dulce, sweet, ,