A hearty and flavorful vegetarian tortilla soup loaded with beans, vegetables, and topped with crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado.
Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz corn kernels, drained. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1 cup diced bell peppers. 1 cup diced onions. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeo, seeded and minced. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup tortilla strips. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. 1 avocado, sliced. Lime wedges for serving.
Instructions: Saute the garlic, bell peppers, and onions in a big pot until they are tender. To the pot, add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and jalapeo. Add the vegetable broth and season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Cook the soup on medium heat for twenty to twenty-five minutes. Prepare the tortilla strips by baking them until crispy in the oven while the soup is simmering. Top the hot soup with avocado slices, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, and a squeeze of lime. Savor your hearty, plant-based tortilla soup!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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