March 9, 2010

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Garlic Soup with Tortillas, Avocado and Lime
Served with rice, beans and peas
Serves 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Adapted from Fresh Food Fast by Peter Berley

    Shopping List

  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 limes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 small head broccoli
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 15 oz. can red kidney beans
  • 12 oz. basmati rice
  • White miso
  • 1 cup pre-shelled fresh peas (or frozen)
  • 4 oz. Monterrey Jack cheese or sour cream
  • 6 corn tortillas

    Pantry Items

  • Black pepper
  • Cumin seeds
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 head garlic
  • Grapeseed or canola oil
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt
  • Unsalted butter

    Game Plan:

  • When you walk in the door
    • Get out Pantry Items
    • Get out Tools
    • Assemble the ingredients
    • Put the beer in the fridge
    • Get someone to set the table – this one’s busy and fast.  Don’t forget soup spoons!
  • Prep
    • Rinse and pat dry the cilantro.  Separate all the leaves from the stems.
    • Peel and dice the onion.
    • Peel and cut the avocado into quarters.  Thinly slice the quarters.
    • Squeeze 1 lime into a bowl.  Add the avocado slices and toss gently.
    • Cut the other lime in quarters.
    • Trim off the stem end of the jalapeno, and cut it into thin rings.
    • Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.  Reserve the stems for something else.
    • Trim and peel the carrot. Cut it on the bias into paper-thin slices (use a mandoline if you have one).
    • Turn the whole head of garlic upside down/root side up, and press on it hard to separate the cloves.
    • Smash the cloves so the skin splits.
    • Cut the tortillas into 1/4-inch wide strips.
    • Grate the cheese, if using.
    • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  • Start Cooking
    • Bring 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tbsp. butter to a boil in the medium saucepan over medium-high heat.  Stir in the rice and ½ tsp. salt and return to a boil.  Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
    • Prepare the broth for the soup.  Put the cilantro stems and the smashed garlic in the large saucepan, cover with 6 cups water and put over high heat.  When it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Heat ½ cup grapeseed  or canola oil in the nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat until you see the first wisp of smoke.  Add the tortilla strips in an even layer and fry until crisp, about 5 minutes.  Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.  Work in batches if necessary.
    • Check the broth.  Strain out the solids and keep it warm.
    • For the rice and beans, put 2 tbsps olive oil in the heavy skillet over medium heat, add 1 tsp. cumin seeds and ½ tsp red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.  Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt.  Increase the heat and sauté the onion until it softens, 3-4 minutes.
    • Stir in the beans with their liquid and bring to a boil.
    • While the beans and their broth are coming to a boil, bring the soup broth to a boil over high heat.  Add the broccoli, carrot and the jalapeno and cook until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes.
    • Place ½ cup miso in a small bowl.  Whisk in about 1/4 cup soup broth to the miso, then whisk the mixture back into the soup and let it simmer for 1 minute.  Keep the soup hot while you finish up.
    • Once the rice is cooked stir it into the bean mixture, along with the peas.  Cook until the peas are bright green and tender, 3-4 minutes and everything is well-blended.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper if necessary.
    • Coarsely chop the cilantro and stir it into the soup.  Taste for seasoning, add more salt and black pepper if necessary.
    • To serve the soup, divide the avocado and tortilla strips among 4 soup bowls.  Ladle in the soup, garnish each with a lime wedge, and call the troops to help you carry the bowls to the table.
    • Put the rice and beans in a serving bowl, scatter the grated cheese over the top, and dinner is served!  Don’t forget the beer.
  • Wow Peter, this looks delicious, let’s eat!

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