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Soup & Salad Combination Recipe

Inspired by Rosie's Mexican Cantina
Time45m
Serves4

Black bean soup or hearty tortilla soup – fresh garden salad topped with diced tomato, mixed cheeses and crispy tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Soup

Salad

Method

Soup

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Rinse and drain black beans if using canned. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

2

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

3

Add the Spices

Stir in the cumin and chili powder, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Combine with Broth and Beans

Add the black beans and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5

Season and Finish

After simmering, season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste. Blend if a smoother texture is desired.

Salad

6

Prepare the Salad

In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, diced tomato, and mixed cheeses.

7

Dress the Salad

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.

8

Top with Tortilla Strips

Sprinkle crispy tortilla strips on top of the salad just before serving.