Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil;2 cups chopped yellow onions; 1 cup minced celery; 1 cup minced green bell pepper; 1(8-oz.) can whole tomatoes; 6 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V-8 juice); 2 tablespoons hot sauce; grated zest of 2 limes; juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons veggie Worcestershire Sauce; Salt and pepper, to taste; vodka (optional); Grilled corn kernels; Guacamole (your favorite recipe or Holy Mole Guacamole

 

 

Method: Heat the olive oil in a heavy stock pot. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are soft. (Add a little water if necessary to prevent the vegetables from sticking). Add the tomatoes , vegetable juice, hot sauce, and lime zest, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it cool, then stir the soup in batches in blender. Return to the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and if desired, a half-shot of vodka. Stir well.

Pour the soup into individual bowls, and garnish with grilled corn kernels and a dollop of guacamole.

Top Tip: This soup is hot stuff. If you like your food a little more mild-mannered, use less hot sauce, or let the soup mellow in the refrigerator overnight Reheat before serving.

Yield: 5 to 6 Servings

Per Serving: Calories 131, Carbohydrates 19g, Proteins 3g, Fat 6g, Fiber 2g