Quick Lime and Garlic Soup

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a good one from Rosemary Zwick:

The girl phones her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help
me. I have got a killer jigsaw puzzle. I can't figure out how to get it
started." Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's
finished?" She answers, "According to the picture on the box it's a tiger."

He decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in, and
shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies
the pieces for a moment, looks at the box, turns to her and says: "First
of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble all
of these pieces into anything resembling a tiger."

He takes her hand and says, "Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a
nice cup of tea, and then (he sighed,) let's put all the Frosted Flakes back in the box."

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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This quick and easy version of a classic Mexican soup can be ready in under 15 minutes.

Quick Lime and Garlic Soup

2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped garlic
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken, beef, or vegetable stock
1 15-ounce (425 g) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Cayenne to taste (optional)

Heat the oil in a pot over moderate heat and saute the garlic until
lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Mon Jan 21 19:31:59 2008