Vegan Tortilla Soup
This tortilla soup is better than any tortilla soup I've ever had and it's VEGAN! You know it's good when I didn't even realize it was vegan until after I made it. You won't miss the dairy because the tortilla strips and avocado give it a creamy texture, and it doesn't need meat because of the beans and avocado! It is hearty, flavorful and freakin easy!
This recipe is so simple. I was running low on groceries when I threw it all together, I didn't even have to go to the store before I made it. It's perfect for a simple week night because it calls for mostly canned goods. I used organic vegetable broth for the base, canned tomatoes (my favorite is fire roasted), fresh grilled corn, jalapeno, red onion, black beans, cilantro, lime, avocado and a corn tortilla.
I sautéed the garlic, red onion and jalepeno in avocado oil for a couple minutes then threw it in the pot with all the other ingredients. The grilled corn is a game changer because it's a mix of sweet and smoky!
Ingredients:
1 medium white or red onion (diced)
1 jalapeño (diced)
14-ounce can diced tomatoes (my favorite is fire roasted)
4 cups vegetable stock
2 ears of grilled corn (or 1 can)
14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 small corn tortillas (cut into strips)
1 avocado
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. smoked chilli powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 handful cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, sliced into small wedges
2 tsp. avocado or olive oil
Directions:
In a sautee pan drizzle 2 tsp. of oil into the pan. Over medium-low heat sautee 2 cloves of garlic, 1 small red onion (diced) and 1 jalapeno (diced) for 2-3 minutes. For the grilled corn, roast on a grill over medium heat for 3 minutes each side, or until slightly browned.
In a large stock pot, combine vegetable stock, black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and seasoning. Cut 2 corn tortillas into strips and stir into the mixture.
Bring the soup to a boil then cover with a lid. Keep the soup at a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Top soup with sliced avocado, shopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.