Episode #1008 Spicy Southwestern Soup
Easy
A Few Cups
A freshly tossed salsa of juicy ripe tomatoes and aromatic flavours is an easy-to-make, easy-to-enjoy snack. Sweet tomatoes, pungent onions, sour lime, aromatic herbs, salt and spicy pepper all balance each other in a vibrant harmony of tastes. A good salsa doesn’t ruin your day with too much spicy heat; it brightens it with just enough!
Fresh Salsa
Two or three chopped ripe tomatoes
One minced chili pepper
The juice and zest of one or two limes
A handful of cilantro leaves
A big splash of your best olive oil
A few thinly sliced green onions
A heaping spoonful of tomato paste
A spoonful of ground cumin seed
A sprinkle or two of salt
Dipping chips
Toss everything together until well combined. Try not to eat it all in one sitting!