Chorizo-Summer Veggie Soup + Tomatillos: Cooking With Courtney

From Feed the Soul Blog:

I don’t usually reach for a salad when I realize that my body is in desperate need of something that grows out of the ground. I tend to be a hot meal kinda gal, so I’m apt to whip out a quick veggie soup recipe. And I think many of us could agree that the vegetable-consuming experience could be exponentially improved by throwing some sausage in the mix.

This Mexican-inspired rainbow veggie soup recipe is anything but bland and boring thanks to smoky chorizo sausage, fresh garlic, sweet bell peppers, savory sauteed red onion and the bright acidity of lime and zesty tomatillos — AKA the fruit that comprises the backbone of salsa verde.

I like to top it all off with sharp cheddar, refreshing cilantro, cherry tomatoes and sharp green onions, and serve it with a stack of crispy corn tortillas lightly fried in a pan or browned in the oven. You could even throw some avocado or a dollop of sour cream on top.

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Here’s a big reason why I prefer soup over salad: You get to use up all of those veggies that are past their prime, but still deserve a second chance! Feel free to use this recipe as a blueprint and toss in anything you need to get rid of. Yay for reducing food waste and getting your money’s worth.

Another reason why soup rocks: It’s basically set it and forget it! In this recipe, you’ll brown some of the ingredients before adding in the broth. This step concentrates all those fantastic, umami flavors in the veggies to create a richer, sweeter, more complex flavor.

Get the complete recipe, including ingredients, instructions, tips and more photos, at feedthesoulblog.com.

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