Spicy Tequila Lime Tomato Soup

Name: Spicy Tequila Lime Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 28 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, canned; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned; 1/4 cup tequila; 1 lime; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chunked; 1 large onion, chunked; 4 celery ribs, chunked; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons cilantro; salt and pepper (to taste)

Submitted by cloeabear

"I came up with this gem trying to think of an alternative to boring tomato soup. Not only is this soup simple, cheap and hearty, it super low calorie and can be made in as little as 30 minutes! Add some shrimp or quesadillas for a complete meal."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

28 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, canned
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
¹⁄₄ cup tequila
1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chunked
1 large onion, chunked
4 celery ribs, chunked
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons cilantro
salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

In a large soup pot, saute garlic, onion and celery in olive oil until softened. Add green pepper and jalapeno and soften slightly.
Add tequila and reduce slightly - about 3-4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stock and juice from lime. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 20 mins (up to 1.5 hours).
Add cilantro just before serving.