Zesty Mexican Tomato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 3 cups diced bell peppers (mix red, green, etc)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
• 3 cups diced red onions
• 2 (15 ounce) cans corn
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (1/2 c)
• 2 cups salsa (mild or medium as preferred)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons pureed fresh garlic
• 4 limes, juice of
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 12 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• salt and black pepper
• ketchup, as desired

Recipe

• 1 saute' all the veggies with the spices in the olive oil until the peppers have brightened and started to wilt, then add the cilantro and the tomato puree.
• 2 when the puree begins to bubble, add 12 cups of water, and the beans and corn.
• 3 add the salsa of choice.
• 4 put in the lime juice after it has all boiled for 5 minutes.
• 5 season to taste with salt, pepper and ketchup.
• 6 serve if desired with grated cheddar cheese and corn chips.
• 7 enjoy!