I often see wonderful soups on the shelves at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, however it doesn’t seem like a plain soup would make a great meal. Here I’ve taken a box soup, added some veggies, and created some dumplings for a really hearty dinner. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods nearby or can’t find these ingredients, don’t be afraid to improvise… cooking doesn’t have to be a fine science. This is a quick and easy prep recipe. Enjoy!
What I used:
- 2 containers of Trader Joe’s Creamy Corn and Roasted Pepper Soup
- 1 pkg of Trader Joe’s frozen fire roasted bell peppers or melange a trois, thawed
- 1 pkg of Trader Joe’s frozen roasted corn, thawed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 pkg of Trader Joe’s veggie chorizo
- Chili powder, cumin, salt to taste
- 1 tube Trader Joe’s polenta
To prepare:
- Slice tubed polenta about 1/2-inch thick, then cut each slice into fourths. Grill on each side till browned. I used my George Foreman grill. You can use a pan, oven, etc. Set aside.
- In a large pot, saute onions and garlic till soft.
- Add in soup, thawed veggies, chorizo, and simmer for about 20 minutes or more.
- Season to taste with chili powder, cumin, salt.
- Stir in the dumplings right before serving and place a few atop each bowl.
- You can serve with sliced avocado, soy sour cream.
8 servings. Weight Watcher Points Plus value: 7
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