Week 169: Tortilla Soup
Welcome back & Happy Thursday!!
Hard to believe that summer is nearly over and kids are preparing to head back to school, but yet here we are again.
I hope everyone had a great summer, I definitely took time to travel a bit and relax a ton. I needed the relaxation as this upcoming school year is going to be a busy one with my oldest graduating high school, youngest having his Bar Mitzvah, and middle child fully licensed and driving himself everywhere!!
Normally I kick off the school year with the Back-to-School special of zucchini & pepperoni breads .... However, this year the first day of school here falls on a soup day and I cannot do both. With that said, I figured most parents would appreciate dinner made rather than snacks. But as a compromise, this week I'm offering two breads, which includes pepperoni bread.
The first menu for the new soup season starting on TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th features TORTILLA SOUP with ITALIAN HERB & PEPPERONI BREAD. This is my go-to soup when I need a fresh and tasty dinner that my whole family will devour. It's always a hit, which is why we ended last year with it and kicking off the new one as well!
My tortilla soup begins with sautéing onions, red & orange peppers, garlic and zucchini in olive oil with cumin and chili powder. Once softened, corn and black beans are added. Next, homemade chicken stock, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce are added. The soup simmers until all the flavors are blended and it's garnished with cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.
The two bread companions this week are my Italian Herb Bread and Pepperoni Bread. Both delicious breads are filled with garlic, butter and fresh herbs. And the pepperoni bread is finished with layers of tasty pepperoni. If your family loves pizza, they'll love this bread!!
I hope everyone had a great summer! I’m so excited to be back and baking for everyone. On the menu for dessert are CREAM CHEESE COOKIES N’ CREAM COOKIES! What better way to kick off the school year than using a kid's favorite cookie - Oreo’s! These are a staple on my menu and if you’re a fan of soft and chewy cookies, they are for you! ~ Jenny from Jenny Sue Delights