Spicy Tequila Lime Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, canned
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chunked
• 1 large onion, chunked
• 4 celery ribs, chunked
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons cilantro
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large soup pot, saute garlic, onion and celery in olive oil until softened. Add green pepper and jalapeno and soften slightly.

2. 2

   Add tequila and reduce slightly - about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, stock and juice from lime. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 20 mins (up to 1.5 hours).

4. 4

   Add cilantro just before serving.