Feb
10
Super Bowl Detox Soup
Yes we had fun yesterday at our friends Super Bowl Party.
Yes we ate way too much.
Yes wings, tamale pie, philly cheese steak sandwich, sausage and other pork goodies and of course chips with salsa, and yes beer.
So yes this is why detox soup was on the menu tonight!
Vegetarian (or not) Mexican Potato Corn Chowder
You will need:
2 Tbs olive oil1 medium onion finely chopped1 poblano pepper chopped3 ribs celery chopped3 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp oregano1 tsp mexican chili powder1 Tbs salt1 small zucchini diced2 medium sweet potatoes (not yams)(yams are orange)1 32oz carton chicken stock1 32oz carton vegetable stock1 can muir glen fire roasted tomatoes1 can diced green chillies1 15 1/2 can corn1 can lite coconut milk2 diced chicken breasts (optional)(I didn’t use the black beans in picture)(wasn’t feeling it)Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium high heat, add onion, pepper and celery.Give it 5 mins or so, until soft.Now add the zucchini, mix it up, give it 2 mins or so then add the potatoes.Add garlic, stir, enjoy fragrance for 30 seconds or so.Sprinkle in all spices, stir or warm.Add tomatoes, stock, chilies, simmer 10 minutes.(This is where you would add the chicken if you are not doing vegetarian. Give it 5 mins.)Lastly add coconut milk, don’t boil, just heat through and get ready to serve.Have bowls of green onion, cilantro and avocado to garnish as you like.