Sometimes the scariest thing isn’t the haunted house—it’s running out of comfort food on Halloween night. Enter this duo: a steaming bowl of spiced tomato soup paired with cheesy quesadillas cut into fun Halloween shapes. It’s warm, it’s hearty, and it’s a “killer” way to fuel up before the candy chaos begins. Perfect for a quick family dinner or as a spooky-themed snack after trick-or-treating!
🍅 Soup Ingredients (makes 1 pot): • 1 can tomato sauce • 2 cups chicken stock or beef broth (low sodium) • ½ Tbsp Beau Monde seasoning • ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning • Pepper, to taste
🥄 Soup Instructions: 1. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. 3. Cover and let simmer 10–12 minutes.
🔥 Quesadilla Instructions: 1. Lay out one tortilla, top with cheeses, and sprinkle with chili powder. 2. Place the second tortilla on top and cook in a skillet over high heat, 2–4 minutes per side until golden. 3. Let cool 3–4 minutes. 4. Cut into your favorite spooky shapes (use cookie cutters or freehand with a knife). 5. Decorate with black gel to outline monsters, pumpkins, or ghosts.
🎃 Halloween Fact: Did you know that in Mexico, quesadillas are often street food staples? Fittingly, “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) overlaps with Halloween season, celebrating loved ones with food, music, and bright colors—making this quesadilla and soup pairing a tasty nod to both traditions.
👻 Spooky Serving Idea: Serve your soup in a black cauldron-style bowl with the quesadilla “creatures” perched on the rim, ready for dipping. For extra flair, drizzle sour cream into a spiderweb design on top of the soup.
