Mexican Zucchini Cheese Soup

Name: Mexican Zucchini Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices; 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices; 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers; 12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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We can't wait to make this delicious, slightly spicy zucchini squash soup every summer when zucchini and squash are plentiful in our garden. We like to serve this soup with warm tortillas.

Recipe by Always Cooking

Published on March 21, 2018

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender; season with oregano.
Mix in chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chile peppers. Reduce heat to low; simmer until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir cubed processed cheese into soup. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted; season with pepper. Mix in cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307	Calories
18g	Fat
26g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	22%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 1829mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 40mg	200%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 775mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.