0:00intro ingredients display An overhead static shot showcases various ingredients arranged neatly on a speckled white kitchen countertop. In the upper left, a vibrant orange bowl holds a portion of Mexican Quinoa Soup, garnished with fresh cilantro and visible quinoa, corn, and black beans. To its right, a small orange bowl contains lime wedges, and a white bowl is filled with fresh green cilantro. The lower half of the frame features a light wooden cutting board, on which rests a block of 'Cabot Creamery Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese', a pile of shredded cheddar cheese, and several tortilla chips. White text, 'Mexican Quinoa', is overlaid centrally, preparing to expand. The scene is brightly lit from the upper left, creating distinct shadows, emphasizing the fresh, inviting presentation of the ingredients.
0:03finished soup spoon scoop A static, close-up overhead shot focuses entirely on a bowl of Mexican Quinoa Soup. The soup is a rich orange-red color, brimming with red quinoa, yellow corn, black beans, diced red bell peppers, and garnished generously with shredded white cheese, bright green cilantro leaves, and thinly sliced green jalapeños. A silver spoon with a wooden handle is plunged into the soup, scooping up a hearty portion, emphasizing the texture and variety of ingredients. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the fresh garnishes and the depth of the soup's colors. The background is softly blurred, keeping the focus on the inviting dish.
An overhead static shot captures the start of the cooking process. A light pink, enameled Dutch oven with white interior is positioned centrally on a sleek black induction cooktop, which rests on a white speckled countertop. A female hand with light pink nail polish is seen pouring a stream of golden-yellow olive oil from a dark green glass bottle into the empty pot. In the blurred background, a small green plant in a white pot and various kitchen utensils in a white holder are visible. Bright, direct sunlight streams from the top right, creating sharp shadows on the counter. A red text overlay reads 'OLIVE OIL'.
The overhead static camera remains on the pink Dutch oven on the induction cooktop. A female hand, still with light pink nail polish, is now emptying a small white bowl filled with finely diced white onions into the pot, which already contains a pool of olive oil. The onions scatter across the bottom of the pot. The background elements remain consistent, with the plant and utensil holder visible. The strong, high-contrast lighting continues to create distinct shadows on the countertop. A red text overlay prominently displays 'ONION'.
0:07adding red bell peppers This overhead static shot continues to show the pink Dutch oven on the black induction cooktop. The female hand, with its characteristic light pink nails, is now adding brightly diced red bell peppers from a clear plastic container with a white lid into the pot. The red peppers fall onto the onions and olive oil, adding a splash of vibrant color. The background environment remains consistent, illuminated by strong, directional light creating clear shadows. A red text overlay identifies the ingredient as 'RED BELL PEPPERS'.
0:09stirring vegetables The overhead static shot maintains its focus on the pink Dutch oven. The female hand, wearing a subtle ring and with light pink nails, is using a wooden spatula to gently stir the diced onions and red bell peppers, which are sautéing in the olive oil at the bottom of the pot. The vegetables are glistening and beginning to soften. The bright, high-contrast lighting from the top right casts prominent shadows, and the kitchen background with the plant remains consistent. No text overlay is present in this segment.
An overhead static shot shows the pink Dutch oven with sautéing vegetables. A female hand, identifiable by its light pink nail polish, holds a white salt grinder directly over the pot and grinds a sprinkle of white salt onto the vegetables. The movement of the hand and the salt falling are the primary actions. Strong, directional sunlight continues to illuminate the scene, creating defined shadows on the white speckled countertop. The kitchen background is still visible, maintaining visual continuity. A red text overlay reading 'SALT' briefly appears.
The overhead static shot remains focused on the pink Dutch oven. The female hand, with light pink nails, is now using a dark pepper grinder to add black pepper to the sautéing vegetables in the pot. The fine specks of pepper fall onto the mix. The kitchen countertop and background elements are consistent, bathed in the same bright, direct sunlight that creates clear shadows. A red text overlay briefly displays 'PEPPER', indicating the action.
0:14stirring seasoned vegetables In a consistent overhead static shot, the pink Dutch oven holds the sautéed and seasoned onions and red bell peppers. The female hand, with its characteristic light pink nail polish, is seen once again stirring the vegetables with the wooden spatula. The ingredients are now mixed thoroughly with the salt and pepper. The bright, directional lighting and the kitchen background remain unchanged, reinforcing the sequential steps of the cooking process.
0:15adding vegetable broth The overhead static camera captures the next step in the recipe. A female hand with light pink nail polish is shown pouring a light brown liquid, vegetable broth, from a white carton with a green label into the pink Dutch oven. The broth splashes gently into the pot, covering the sautéed vegetables. The bright, direct light continues to cast shadows, and the kitchen environment with the plant is visible in the background. A red text overlay identifies the liquid as 'VEGETABLE STOCK'.
0:16adding black beans This overhead static shot focuses on the pink Dutch oven, now filled with vegetables and broth. The female hand, with light pink nails, is tipping a clear glass bowl, allowing a stream of glossy black beans to fall into the pot. The beans settle among the other ingredients. The bright, high-contrast lighting continues to define the scene, and the kitchen background elements remain visible. A red text overlay appears, labeling the ingredient as 'BLACK BEANS'.
The overhead static shot continues to showcase the pink Dutch oven on the induction cooktop. The female hand, with light pink nail polish, is carefully pouring a quantity of small, light brown quinoa grains from a clear glass bowl into the pot. The quinoa disperses on the surface of the broth and other ingredients. The bright, directional light casts clear shadows, and the familiar kitchen background is present. A red text overlay identifies the new addition as 'QUINOA'.
0:19adding diced tomatoes This overhead static shot remains focused on the pink Dutch oven on the induction cooktop. The female hand, with light pink nails, is now tipping a red and white can, adding diced red tomatoes and their juice into the pot. The tomatoes land gently, mixing with the existing ingredients. The scene is illuminated by consistent bright, direct lighting, which creates distinct shadows. The background elements of the kitchen remain unchanged. A red text overlay explicitly labels the ingredient as 'DICED TOMATOES'.
0:21adding tomato sauce In a consistent overhead static shot, the pink Dutch oven is shown on the induction cooktop. The female hand, with light pink nails, is pouring a thick, rich red tomato sauce from a clear glass measuring cup into the pot. The sauce flows smoothly over the other ingredients, deepening the overall red hue of the mixture. The bright, direct light continues to cast sharp shadows on the white speckled countertop. A red text overlay highlights the addition as 'TOMATO SAUCE'.
0:22adding diced green chiles The overhead static camera focuses on the pink Dutch oven, now a vibrant mix of red and brown ingredients. A female hand, with light pink nails, adds small, diced green chiles from an open silver can into the pot. The chiles add a contrasting green color to the simmering mixture. The bright, directional lighting and the consistent kitchen background with the green plant are maintained. A red text overlay identifies the ingredient as 'DICED GREEN CHILES'.
In an overhead static shot, the pink Dutch oven is shown with its stew-like contents. A female hand, with light pink nails, is seen adding multiple brown spices from small, gray measuring cups into the pot. The spices, including cumin, chili powder, and coriander, are sprinkled over the mixture, creating a cloud of aromatic dust on the surface. The bright, high-contrast lighting from the top right continues to illuminate the scene, casting clear shadows on the white speckled countertop. A red text overlay lists the additions: 'CUMIN, CHILI POWDER, CORIANDER'.
0:27adding red pepper flakes The overhead static shot remains on the pink Dutch oven, now with a deep red, seasoned mixture. The female hand, with light pink nails, sprinkles small, reddish-brown red pepper flakes directly from her fingertips into the pot, adding a final touch of spice. The flakes are visible against the dark red surface of the soup. The strong, directional lighting persists, creating clear shadows on the countertop. A red text overlay reads 'RED PEPPER FLAKES'.
0:28stirring spiced soup A close-up overhead static shot focuses intently on the contents of the pink Dutch oven. The female hand, with light pink nails, is actively stirring the rich, reddish-brown soup mixture with a wooden spatula. The various ingredients – quinoa, beans, diced vegetables, and now spices – are visible swirling in the liquid, creating a dynamic visual of the cooking process. The lighting is bright and direct, enhancing the textures and colors within the pot, with strong shadows cast by the spoon and hand. No text overlay is present.
0:29extreme close up stirring An extreme close-up, static shot dives into the bubbling, simmering Mexican Quinoa Soup inside the pink Dutch oven. The camera is positioned directly above the liquid, showing the intricate textures of the quinoa, black beans, diced red bell peppers, and onions, all suspended in the deep red broth. A wooden spatula is visible, stirring the mixture gently, causing the ingredients to churn and mingle. Small bubbles rise to the surface, indicating active cooking. The lighting is very bright, accentuating every detail and texture of the stew, with no background visible other than the pot's interior.
0:30adding cheese to pot A wider overhead static shot returns, showing the pink Dutch oven on the induction cooktop, with a cutting board featuring shredded cheese and a 'Cabot Creamery' cheese block next to it. A female hand, with light pink nail polish, uses a wooden spatula to scoop a generous amount of shredded white cheddar cheese from the pile on the cutting board and add it into the simmering soup in the pot. The cheese melts as it hits the warm liquid. The bright, directional lighting and clear shadows persist, with the kitchen background elements visible. A red text overlay identifies the ingredient as 'CABOT VERMONT EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE'.
0:31sprinkling cheese to pot This overhead static shot is similar to the previous, with the pink Dutch oven and the cutting board in frame. The female hand, adorned with light pink nail polish, is now directly sprinkling a handful of shredded white cheddar cheese from the pile on the cutting board into the hot soup. The cheese descends lightly onto the surface of the stew. The strong, direct light continues to define the scene with sharp shadows. The background elements of the kitchen remain consistent. The red text overlay 'CABOT VERMONT EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE' is still present.
0:32adding frozen corn The overhead static shot remains on the pink Dutch oven, now rich with the soup base and melting cheese. The female hand, with light pink nails, is seen pouring yellow and white frozen corn kernels from a clear glass measuring cup into the pot. The corn scatters over the top of the soup, adding another layer of color and texture. The bright, directional sunlight casts crisp shadows, and the kitchen background is still visible. A red text overlay identifies the ingredient as 'FROZEN CORN'.
0:33adding cilantro to pot In a continuous overhead static shot, the pink Dutch oven is topped with a colorful array of soup ingredients. The female hand, with light pink nails, sprinkles fresh green cilantro leaves from her fingertips directly into the pot, adding a final herbaceous garnish. The cilantro contrasts beautifully with the red and yellow tones of the soup. The bright, direct sunlight illuminates the scene, and the kitchen background remains visible. A red text overlay clearly states 'CILANTRO'.
0:34final stir in pot The overhead static shot captures the final stirring of the fully assembled soup in the pink Dutch oven. The female hand, with light pink nail polish, uses a wooden spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients – cheese, corn, and cilantro – into the deep red, simmering soup base. The mixture appears rich and chunky with quinoa, beans, and vegetables. The bright, direct lighting from the top right creates dynamic shadows as the soup is stirred, and the kitchen background remains consistent. No text overlay is present.
0:36garnish with cheese A static medium shot captures a beautifully plated bowl of Mexican Quinoa Soup in the foreground, with another bowl and the ingredients on a cutting board blurred in the background. The soup is a vibrant red-orange, topped with shredded white cheese, green cilantro, and sliced jalapeños. A female hand with light pink nail polish is seen sprinkling additional shredded white cheddar cheese directly over the soup. The bright, warm lighting from the upper left creates a gentle glow and soft shadows, highlighting the fresh garnishes. A red text overlay reads 'CABOT VERMONT EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE'.
The static medium shot continues with the plated bowl of soup. The female hand, with light pink nail polish, is now holding a half-cut lime wedge and squeezing fresh lime juice over the garnished soup. Tiny droplets of juice are visible, adding a zesty finish to the dish. The background remains a soft blur of another soup bowl and cutting board. The bright, warm lighting emphasizes the freshness of the lime and the soup. A red text overlay indicates 'LIME JUICE'.
In the same static medium shot, the female hand with light pink nails is now meticulously placing thinly sliced green jalapeños over the soup, adding a final touch of spice and visual appeal. The bright green of the jalapeños pops against the red-orange soup and white cheese. The background remains softly blurred. The consistent bright, warm lighting continues to highlight the garnishes. A red text overlay labels the ingredient as 'JALAPEÑOS'.
0:40add cilantro garnish The static medium shot persists on the garnished bowl of soup. The female hand, with light pink nail polish, sprinkles a final flourish of fresh green cilantro leaves over the already adorned soup, enhancing its vibrant appearance. The cilantro adds a last touch of color and freshness. The background maintains its soft blur, and the bright, warm lighting consistently illuminates the scene. A red text overlay identifies this final garnish as 'CILANTRO'.
0:42spoon scooping garnish A close-up static shot centers on the finished bowl of Mexican Quinoa Soup. A silver spoon with a wooden handle is gently pressed into the soup, scooping up a perfect mouthful that includes all the vibrant garnishes: shredded white cheese, bright green jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro leaves, alongside the quinoa, corn, and black beans. The focus is sharp on the spoon and its contents, highlighting the texture and readiness of the meal. The lighting is bright and inviting, emphasizing the appealing colors. No text overlays are present.
0:44extreme close up spoon scoop An extreme close-up static shot captures the detailed texture of the Mexican Quinoa Soup as a silver spoon with a wooden handle scoops a portion. The frame is filled with the rich, red-orange soup, showcasing individual grains of quinoa, plump black beans, yellow corn kernels, and vivid red bell pepper pieces. On top, melting white shredded cheese, bright green jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro leaves are clearly visible, clinging to the spoon. The lighting is very bright and focused, bringing out every element and the appealing warmth of the dish. This shot emphasizes the deliciousness and hearty nature of the soup.
0:46ingredients display reprise An overhead static shot recreates the initial scene, displaying the same arrangement of ingredients on the speckled white kitchen countertop. The vibrant orange bowl of garnished Mexican Quinoa Soup sits in the upper left, complemented by lime wedges and cilantro in smaller bowls. On the wooden cutting board in the lower half, the 'Cabot Creamery Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese' block, a pile of shredded cheese, and tortilla chips are neatly arranged. The scene is bathed in bright, direct light, casting crisp shadows, creating a sense of completeness after the cooking process.
0:47end card brand call to action An overhead shot, similar to the initial setup, displays the finished Mexican Quinoa Soup bowls and ingredients on a countertop. The camera performs a slow, subtle dolly out and a slight rotation, gradually revealing more of the surrounding patterned blue and pink plaid fabric draped over the countertop. The 'Cabot Creamery' logo, featuring a red house icon above the brand name in white, is prominently overlaid in the center of the screen, along with the text 'PROUD DAIRY CO-OP SINCE 1919' and a clickable button graphic reading 'CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE'. The bright, warm sunlight persists, creating an inviting glow. The full presentation of the finished meal and brand information signals the video's conclusion.
