Tortilla-Bean Soup

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This Mexican-inspired vegetarian tortilla soup is perfect for an easy dinner at home. Hominy, black beans, and corn give the soup a great texture, while the fire-roasted tomatoes add the perfect amount of sweet and smoky flavor.

bowl of tortilla-bean soup
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
9 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 fresh poblano or 2 fresh jalepeño chilie peppers, seeded and chopped*

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 14.5 ounce cans reduced-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed

  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans and/or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 15.5 ounce can golden hominy, drained, or 1 1/2 cups frozen fire-roasted corn

  • cup heavy cream (optional)

  • 4 6 inch corn tortillas

  • Toppers, such as sour cream, chopped avocado, shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or lime wedges

Directions

  1. In a 5- to 6-qt. Dutch oven heat oil over medium. Add onion, chile pepper(s), garlic, and cumin; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in beans, hominy, and, if desired, cream; heat through.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Halve tortillas; cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.

  3. Serve soup topped with tortilla strips and desired toppers.

*Tip

Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
6g Fat
49g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1322mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 58.3mg 292%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Potassium 703mg 15%
Folate, total 17.9mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.2mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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