Plant-Based Tortilla Soup
Plant-Based Tortilla Soup layers a bright, lightly smoky tomato-guajillo broth with crisped corn tortilla strips for texture and depth. The gentle heat of the chile balances the sweetness of fresh Roma tomatoes, while cool avocado adds a creamy finish. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or a nourishing starter for a Mexican-themed meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut 2 tortillas in half, then slice into 1/8-inch strips. Place the strips in a bowl and toss with avocado oil. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the strips are crisp and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside for garnish.
- 4
Put the guajillo chile in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the chile soak in the hot water until soft, at least 10 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Tear the remaining tortilla into pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the tomato–tortilla mixture to a blender. Add the soaked guajillo chile and the vegetable stock. Blend until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and season with salt. If you want a very fine soup, strain it into the saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until the flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the baked tortilla strips and avocado slices.
- Calories 428.4 kcal High 21%
- Protein 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 38.68 g 14%
- Total Fat 28.58 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 3.68 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 135.73 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.16 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 9.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 444.33 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 113.78 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 51.0 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Tortilla Soup is a Mexican soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Avocado Oil, Corn Tortilla, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 428.4 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Plant-Based Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Avocado Oil, Corn Tortilla, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Guajillo Chili. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Tortilla Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Plant-Based Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 428.4 calories and 5.82 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 135.73 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.68 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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