Salsa Recipe for Cinco De Mayo

Because it is Cinco De Mayo, I thought I'd make homemade Salsa.  Here's a simple easy recipe.

2 Tomatoes on the Vine
1 can (16oz) Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes Mexican Recipe
1/2 Medium onion
Handful of Cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
lime (optional)

Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, onion in food processor and chop coarsely.  Remove and place in medium bowl with cilantro and sugar.  Mix with spoon.  (optional- squeeze 1/2 of the lime juice now)  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips. We especially liked this recipe with the Tostitos Multi-grain Tortilla Chips.

What is Cinco De Mayo?

Mexico stopped making payments to France because their country was in debt. So, France invaded Mexico to collect the payment. However, on May 5, 1862,  in the city of Puebla Mexico, Mexican forces were able to defeat the well-equipped soldiers from France.

California was the first state to recognize and celebrate Cinco De Mayo, in the 1860s.  So, every year, on May 5th the people of the United States celebrate this victory by remembering the people's cultures, history, celebrations with dance, drink and food.

Leftover Chips and Salsa?

Make Chicken Tortilla Soup - It's super EASY

Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Tomato Soup
2 cups chicken stock - any brand
1cup cooked chicken (more or less)
Leftover Salsa and Tortilla chips (ex. Tostitos, Doritos)
Fresh Lime

Directions:
Saute garlic, onion, chicken in olive oil for about 7 minutes.  Add the salsa, soup, and chicken stock.  Bring to a boil, then, cover and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.  To serve, put soup in a bowl, grab a handful of tortilla chips and crush with your hands; add to soup with a squeeze of lime.  That's it!

Options:  You can also use leftover Fritos chips!
You can also add:
homemade or canned red kidney beans
chopped cabbage- about 1 cup
hot sauce, if you like it hot!