Vegetarian Tortilla Soup Recipe
Description:
This Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a delightful lunch option inspired by a recipe from epicurious.com. It’s a versatile dish that allows for personalization with additional spices and toppings like fat-free or low-fat sour cream, shredded muenster cheese, and fresh cilantro. For a crunchy twist, consider frying corn tortilla strips using non-stick cooking spray as a garnish.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 126.7
- Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 10
- Keywords: Beans, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Vegan, Potluck, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Onion | 1 |
| Garlic cloves | 2 |
| Tomato paste | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Canned vegetable broth | 3/4 cup |
| Fresh cilantro | 4 tablespoons |
| Corn tortillas | 4 |
| Chopped tomatoes | 4 |
| Canned black beans | 1 can (24 oz) |
| Zucchini | 1 1/2 cups |
| Jalapeno chiles | 2/3 cup |
Instructions:
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Spray a large nonstick saucepan with vegetable oil spray.
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Add the onion and garlic cloves to the saucepan; cover and cook over medium-low heat until almost tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, and chili powder.
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Add the canned vegetable broth and 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro; bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until the flavors blend, approximately 15 minutes.
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(Optional: This soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to a simmer before continuing.)
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Add the corn tortillas, chopped tomatoes, canned black beans, zucchini, and jalapeno chiles to the soup.
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Cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Ladle the soup into bowls.
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Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 126.7
- Fat Content: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 209.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.6g
- Fiber Content: 6.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.3g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Tortilla Soup! 🥣🌶️🌽
