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Vegetarian Black Bean Tortilla Soup

A fiesta in a bowl, this vegetarian Black Bean Tortilla Soup features a crazy flavorful broth with the irresistible combo of sweet potato and black beans!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Jalapeño
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2-3 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 15 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper (spicy)
  • sea salt to taste
CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS
  • 5-6 Soft corn tortillas
  • avocado oil for frying as needed
  • sea salt for seasoning

Instructions

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  1. First make your crispy tortilla strips. Cut tortillas in half horizontally, then into thin vertical strips. Heat the oil in a small but sturdy stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Working in 5 or so batches, add tortilla strips and fry in the hot oil for a few minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. While still hot, season strips with salt, to taste. Repeat for remaining batches of tortilla strips.
  2. Next prep your veggies. Peel and dice onion, peel and mince garlic, dice jalapeno (removing seeds if less spice is preferred) and peel and dice sweet potatoes into half-inch cubes.
  3. Heat a large pot or dutch oven to medium-high heat with 2-3 tsp oil. Sauté onion and jalapeño until tender, adding garlic towards the end.
  4. Add diced sweet potato, broth, crushed tomatoes, salsa, and spices and bring to a light boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are nice and tender. Add black beans at the end to prevent cracking and heat until warmed through.
  5. Stir in half the tortilla strips, saving the rest for topping each bowl of soup. Add all your favorite toppings from the list in the notes below and enjoy!

Notes

  • Tasty Topping Options:
  • pico de gallo
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the soup and tortilla strips using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on toppings chosen and enjoy!
  • fresh sliced jalapeños
  • sour cream (regular or vegan)
  • sliced or cubed avocado
  • pico de gallo
  • lime wedges, to add a burst of lime juice
  • fresh cilantro
  • tortilla chips or homemade tortilla strips
  • grated cheddar cheese or crumbled queso fresco cheese (skip for vegan)

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1301mg (54%) Potassium 1015mg (29%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 11893IU (238%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1301mg 54%
Potassium 1015mg 22%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 11893IU 238%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.