Mexicali Soup Recipes

MEXICALI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the meat with the taco seasoning and shape into 1-inch meatballs.
• In a large stockpot, cook the meatballs, turning frequently, until brown and drain the fat.
• Add the water, taco sauce, beans with their liquid, and tomato paste. Heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Return the soup to a boil and stir in the uncooked acini di pepe.
• Boil, stirring frequently, for about 14 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir in the black olives.
• Sprinkle each serving with chedder cheese and top with sour cream if desired. You can also garnish with tortilla chips if desired.

MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the ancho pepper and water; let stand for 20 minutes or until pepper is softened. Drain and discard water; set pepper aside., In a large saucepan, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Add half of the tortilla strips; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips; set aside., Drain saucepan, reserving 2 teaspoons of oil. In reserved oil, cook the onion, garlic and ancho pepper over low heat until onion is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add tomatoes. Cover and process until smooth., Return mixture to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until mixture has thickened to the consistency of tomato paste, 10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the cilantro, salt and, if desired, cayenne. Divide cheese and avocado among six bowls; top with the soup, tortilla strips and quartered lime slices.

SUPER FAST MEXICAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning., Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Skim fat before serving.

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

MEXICALI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot and simmer until potato is soft.