Vegetable Tortilla Soup Recipe
Description:
Vegetable Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and nutritious soup brimming with an array of fresh vegetables. With crispy tortilla chips adding the perfect crunch, this hearty dish is perfect for chilly winter evenings or rainy days. It’s a high-protein vegetarian option that makes a great side dish or main course.
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Side Dish
Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili sauce
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 250 grams black beans, washed well
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper powder, to taste
- 2 cups water
For Pico de Gallo:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper powder, to taste
For Serving:
- 50 grams tortillas (for serving)
- 2 avocados, chopped
- Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin powder and chopped tomatoes. Add the zucchini, bell peppers (yellow, red, and green), sweet corn, water, and vegetable stock. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the black beans and red chili flakes, stirring to combine. Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and black pepper powder to taste.
- For the pico de gallo, combine the finely chopped onion, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper powder in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- To serve, add a handful of tortilla chips to the bottom of bowls. Pour the hot soup over the chips, then top with avocado pieces, pico de gallo, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the Vegetable Tortilla Soup with your choice of garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy this delicious and hearty soup perfect for cozy evenings!
