Tortilla Soup

• 3 roma tomatoes, halved
• ½ large carrot, peeled
• ¼ ripe avocado, peeled
• 2 - ½" x ½" cubes jalapeño jack cheese or sharp cheddar, optional
• 2 layers of quartered onion, approx. 2 Tbsp
• 4 sprigs of cilantro
• ½ tsp garlic salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 cups hot water
• Optional add-ins: Tortilla chips, black beans, corn or chicken

Add all ingredients except for chips, beans, corn and chicken to the WildSide or Basic pitcher in the order listed above and secure lid. Press "Soups". Add other optional ingredients press "Pulse" 3-5 times to blend in chips, beans, corn or chicken to create a chunky soup.

Amritsari Aloo

A curried dish of potatoes from Northen part of India

Serves 2-4

Ingredients :

1) 10 to 12 Baby potatoes
2) 8oz can of crushed tomatoes
3) 1 tsp Fennel seeds ( Saunf)
4) 1/2 tsp Onion seeds ( Kalonji)
5) 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds ( Methi seeds)
6) 1 tsp Red chilli powder
7) 1 tsp Paprika
8) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
9) 1/2 tsp Coriander powder ( optional)
10) 1/2 cup chopped corainder
11) 8-10 Curry leaves
) 1/4 cup chopped onion
13) 4 tbsp oil
14) Salt to taste

Instructions:
1) Boil the potatoes. If using 12 potatoes, keep 8 potatoes whole and mash the remaining four.
2) In sauce pan heat oil and add saunf,methi seeds, curry leaves, kalonji. Do not burn the spices.
3) Add the onions and saute the onions till golden brown.
4) Add rest of the spices except salt and corinder leaves.
5) stir fry for a min and then add crushed tomatoes.
6) Once the gravy gets little dry add potatoes and about 2-3 cups of water. Bring it to a boil
7) Add salt and chopped coriander and let it boil for another 5 to 10 min.