Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This one-pot wonder is packed with flavor but is also vegetarian! This winning combination of ingredients and flavors is sure to impress your family and friends.
Servings: 8 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable stock sub: chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans sub: drained pinto beans that have been smashed with a fork
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed sub: kidney or pinto beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained sub: 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, juice and all Tip: Fire-roasted diced tomatoes are delicious!
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles sub: 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup salsa This is my absolute favorite salsa.
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked brown rice sub: frozen cauliflower rice
- Optional Toppings: torn up tortillas or tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, lime wedges, diced avocado, sliced or minced jalapeños.
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine broth, refried beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chiles, salsa, and taco seasoning. (Note: If using frozen cauliflower rice in place of brown rice, you can add this now.)
- Stir and break up the refried beans as much as possible.
- Bring to a boil and quickly reduce to a simmer.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally while it cooks. Stir in the cooked rice and serve warm with optional toppings.
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Notes
- Short-Cut Option (new!): I have now tested this recipe multiple times using instant brown rice--the kind that boils for 5 minutes and sits for 5 minutes. It works! Add at the end of the cook time when there is about 5 minutes left.
- Optional Topping Ideas: lime wedges, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, minced jalapeños, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, crushed tortilla chips.
- The soup will thicken as it sits. Add more broth, as needed.
- If you have a heat-sensitive palate, cut the taco seasoning back to 1 tablespoon and use mild salsa.
- Try adding in frozen or fresh cauliflower rice and cook with all the other ingredients. It works really well, adds even more nutrition, and is virtually tasteless. We have tested this many times, and it’s delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1371mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g