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Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup

Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup brims with earthy spices, tender brown rice, and a trio of beans in a vibrant tomato-chile broth. Corn and simmered tortilla strips add sweetness and body, while a hit of lime brightens each spoonful. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend gathering with tortilla chips on the side.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 30 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup
  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine rice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and crushed red pepper. Toast the rice until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is cooked according to package directions, 45 to 50 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat and cook the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the frozen corn and cook until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pinto, black, and kidney beans, the tomatoes with their juices, coriander, the remaining 1 tablespoon cumin, the remaining 1 tablespoon paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tortilla strips. Once the rice is cooked, add it to the soup.

  3. 3

    Cook the tortilla soup over medium heat until the tortillas start to break down and thicken the broth, about 30 minutes. Add the lime zest and juice and cook 5 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Serve hot and garnish with coarsely crumbled tortilla chips.

About This Recipe

Ultra Hearty Plant Based Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 26 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, and Celery. Each serving provides about 374.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 26 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Celery, Chili Powder. The full list of 26 is above.
What goes well with Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 374.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Ultra-Hearty Plant-Based Tortilla Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 26 ingredients and 4 steps.

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