Make a batch of this vibrant and delicious Veggie Tortilla Soup on this gloomy Sunday and enjoy leftovers tomorrow to start the new week right! It’s full of vegetables and plant protein, an easy to make One-Pot meal, ready in about 30 minutes…and just really yum and cozy!
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Vibrant and delicious Veggie Tortilla Sou
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed beans of choice
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup TVP*
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 carrot
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 14 oz can (fire-roasted) tomatoes
- 5 cups of water + 1/2 tbsp vegan ‘no chicken’ vegetable base paste (replace with any vegetable broth/stock)
- 4 corn tortillas (plus more for the crispy topping)
Spices:
- 1 tbsp chili powder*
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes (optional)
Method:
- Finely dice onion, mince garlic, and dice peppers, jalapeño, carrot, and celery. Tear corn tortillas into a few pieces.
- Heat up oil, and sauté onion, peppers, carrot and celery until fragrant over low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeños after about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spices, canned tomatoes, TVP, beans, corn, tortillas, water and vegetable paste.
- Bring everything to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and chili flakes to taste.
- Serve with desired toppings, and enjoy!
Toppings:
- Crispy corn tortilla strips
- Lime, Cilantro, Avocado, Jalapeños
- Vegan sour cream, yogurt or cheese shreds
Tip: For the crispy tortilla strips, I brush corn tortillas with a little bit of avocado oil, cut them into strips, and pan-fry them over low heat in a cast iron skillet until crispy.
Notes:
* = Textured vegetable protein can be omitted to keep this soy-free. As it soaks up some of the liquid start with 4 cups of water/broth then, and add more as needed.
Keep in mind: Chili powder is not the same as (ground up) chili flakes but a spice mix!
All credit to the right owner Alex
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