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Healthy Tortilla Soup
[Vegan]

LC By: Lindsay Clarke

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Healthy Tortilla Soup [Vegan]

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If you’ve ever tried tortilla soup, you’ll know that it traditionally uses a clear chicken broth and is LOADED with chicken, melty cheese, and tortillas. Not exactly the healthiest soup! This version is made with a thick, tomato-based broth which gives it flavor, punch, and richness but without the need... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Healthy Tortilla Soup [Vegan]

To Make the Soup:

2 cans chopped tomatoes
2 roasted red peppers
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, diced
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Pepper to taste

Optional Toppings / To Serve:

Tortilla chips
Sliced avocado
Lime wedges
Protein of choice (tofu, vegan chicken, etc)
Sweet corn
Diced red onion
Cress

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How to Prepare Healthy Tortilla Soup [Vegan]

Heat the oil over a medium heat and add the onion with a pinch of salt, stirring often. Cook until the onion is translucent (around 5 minutes). Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Next, add the tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for around 10 minutes on a low simmer.
Remove from the heat, add the lime juice and blitz with a hand-held blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning for taste.
Top with crumbled tortilla chips, avocado, and other toppings (optional).

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.