Cheesy Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Name: Cheesy Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sweet onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable (or chicken!) stock; 4 (4-inch) corn tortillas; 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; crushed tortilla chips; For topping:

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Kian Mendoza

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This cheesy black bean tortilla soup is my favorite vegetarian version of the classic! This soup is thickened by corn tortillas, made rich by melty cheesy and filled with tender black beans. The toppings are the best part!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable (or chicken!) stock
4 (4-inch) corn tortillas, cut into pieces
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
crushed tortilla chips, for topping
For topping: fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, scallions, chives, avocado, radish

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Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Stir in the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in the diced tomatoes and stock and add the tortilla pieces. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. You could also use an immersion blender if you wish, but I like a regular blender to get it silky smooth. Pour the soup back into the pot and heat it over low heat. Stir in the cheese, one handful at a time, until melted. Stir in all but ½ cup of the black beans - I like to leave this extra ½ cup to garnish the top of each bowl. Cook on low until the soup is heated through. Taste and season additionally if needed.
Serve in bowls and top with the remaining black beans, scallions, chives, tortilla chips, cilantro, cotija cheese and more.