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                         CHEESE AND CHILI SOUP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4       c            Rich beef broth
 10                    Cloves garlic -- peeled
  4       lg           Tomatoes -- chopped
  3       md           Onions -- quartered
    1/2   ts           Mixed dried herbs (Italian
                       Seasoning)
  1       t            Sugar
    1/4   ts           Ground cumin
  1       md           Onion -- cut into ring
  1                    Long mild green chili -- cut
                       -into thin rings
  1                    Red bell pepper -- seeded
                       And cut into
                       Thin rings
  1       c            Shredded sharp Cheddar
  1       c            Shredded mozzarella
  1       c            Mild or hot chunky salsa
  1       t            Minced fresh cilantro for
                       Garnish

 Put the first 7 ingredients into a pot and bring to a
 gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue
 cooking for 30 minutes. Puree in a blender and return
 to the pot. Add the onion, chili, and bell pepper to
 the soup and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the
 vegetables are tender. Toss the two cheeses together.
 Ladle the soup into a heated serving dish. Add the
 cheeses and salsa and stir gently. Sprinkle with the
 cilantro and serve immediately. Edited for MC by
 Brenda Adams <[email protected]>

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