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How to Make Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Avocado - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup on a chilly day, and this vegetarian tortilla soup with avocado is a delicious and hearty option that will satisfy your cravings. This soup is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, making it the perfect dish to warm you up and nourish your body.

This recipe is not only delicious, but it's also easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a satisfying and nut...

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Ingredients

  • 3 flour tortillas, cut into strips
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes with juice, chopped
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 2 cups frozen sweet corn
  • ½ cup diced mushrooms
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • ¾ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet and lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat peanut oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; saute until zucchini is slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix vegetable broth, chili powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir cilantro into soup and remove stockpot from heat.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and Monterey Jack cheese.

    • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 514mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Comfort food recipes