Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup
1 carrot
1 celery stick
1 tomato
1 clove garlic
1 bouillon cube
1 thin slice lemon
1/4 cup cilantro 
1/2 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning 
Small piece of cheese (optional)
3 cups water

  1. Place  carrot, celery, tomato, garlic, and seasonings & water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
  4. Blend for 5-6 minutes or until steam escapes from the vented lid.
  5. If adding optional ingredients, reduce speed to Variable 2.
  6. Remove the lid plug.
  7. Drop in chicken, jalapeƱos, beans, corn, and chips.
  8. Blend for an additional 10 seconds.