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Easy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Chock full of flavor, this easy vegetarian tortilla soup comes together with simple pantry ingredients. Finished with freshly fried tortilla strips, this is a hit!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Servings
4
Calories
184
kcal
Equipment
Dutch oven
Frying pan
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
tablespoons
avocado oil
1
onion
diced
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2
chilis in adobo
diced
2
teaspoons
chili powder
2
teaspoons
cumin
1/2
teaspoon
smoked paprika
1 28-
ounce
can whole tomatoes
1
cup
vegetable broth
1
cup
fresh or frozen corn kernels
Juice of 1 lime
1
bunch cilantro
chopped
Tortilla Strips:
4
corn tortillas
Neutral frying oil
such as grapeseed or canola
To serve:
Diced avocado
Shredded cheese
Lime wedges
Sour cream
Instructions
Heat the oil over medium in a Dutch oven or large saucepan.
Add the onion and cook until softened, 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the garlic, chilis, and spices.
Cook for a minute, stirring.
Add the tomatoes and broth.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the corn.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the lime and cilantro.
Make the tortilla strips while the soup is simmering.
Cut the tortillas into 1/4 inch wide strips. Put about an inch of oil in a heavy skillet and heat over medium high.
Let sit for a few minutes and add one strip. If it sizzles, add the rest.
Cook the strips in batches until they are golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and season with a bit of sea salt if desired.
Serve the soup topped with a generous portion of strips and any other toppings you like.
Notes
Storing leftovers:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Pairs well with:
Rose Water Margarita
,
Salted Chili Lime Tortilla Chips
,
Secret Ingredient Buttermilk Cornbread
Nutrition
Calories:
184
kcal
Carbohydrates:
26
g
Protein:
4
g
Fat:
8
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
Sodium:
655
mg
Potassium:
530
mg
Fiber:
6
g
Sugar:
7
g
Vitamin A:
1174
IU
Vitamin C:
22
mg
Calcium:
110
mg
Iron:
3
mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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