Ridiculously Easy Enchilada Sauce

I have a good homemade enchilada sauce recipe, but this past year I have discovered some short cuts that are worth another recipe post. I often have a bottle of vegetable juice (V8) in my fridge so I've been using that in place of opening a can of tomato sauce.

Ridiculously Easy Enchilada Sauce
3 cups Vegetable juice (V8) or tomato juice
2+ Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp cornstarch
(You can add garlic powder or oregano if want more spices.)

1. Combine all ingredients then mix well.
2. Use for a recipe in a baked casserole dish.

OR
1. If you have about 3 cups left in your bottle of V8, then just pour other ingredients into bottle, screw on the cap, then shake it up.

Ridiculously Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

I had a craving for creamy tomato soup and I came up with a great quick recipe! This is just a "theory recipe" since I did not measure, but that's what makes it ridiculously easy! :)


Creamy Tomato Soup
In a blender combine the following:
V8 original drink (or tomato juice, or x-brand vegetable juice)
cream cheese* - at least a spoonful or two
oregano - a couple shakes
basil - twice as much basil than oregano
garlic salt (or garlic powder) - to taste
onion powder or chopped dried onions -  a couple shakes

Blend ingredients, then add flour to thicken and blend again. (I used rice flour.)

Transfer to a microwave safe bowl and cook for 3 minutes in the microwave.

Serve hot and enjoy! :)

* Along with the cream cheese, I also used whipping cream for the first try since I had some that needed to be used, it was a great addition! You can get creative with your "cream." Milk, tofu, cream, butter, dry milk, cheese, etc.