Vegetarian Tortilla Soup [Vegan, Gluten Free]
Remember those black bean fritters? We had a few leftover for Monday night’s dinner, but in an effort to spruce them up a bit, I served them alongside something new. I was in the mood for soup, but couldn’t decide what kind to make. Since the black bean fritters sounded like they could go with a Mexican inspired soup, I began looking for tortilla soup recipes. Sadly, so many of them are made with chicken, that I decided I ought to make my own.
This recipe turned out to be pretty simple, and it might be one of my new favorites. It’s also really healthy, meaning you can eat two bowls 😉
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 24 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Preheat the oven to 450. Slice the corn tortillas into strips and lay on a greased baking sheet. Spray with olive oil, if desired. On a second tray, spread out your grape tomatoes. Pop these both in the oven. The tomatoes will take about 15 minutes, the tortillas will only take about 5 (or until they start to brown). In a large pot, heat the olive oil, and then saute the chopped onion until it begins to soften. Add in the veggie broth, crushed tomatoes, chili pepper and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes. Once the grape tomatoes are roasted, roughtly chop (I sliced them length wise, but they don’t need to be perfect) and add into the pot. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes. When you’re ready to eat, dish up the soup, and top with the toasted tortilla strips and fresh cilantro. You could also add avocado, greek yogurt, or cheese, but we just ate it as is.
After dinner, Alex and I took a walk around Carytown, and as we were getting close to home, he asked if I wanted to go to Sweet Frog. I think he was half joking, because it obviously wasn’t a question. I’m not sure that I’ve ever said no to frozen yogurt. (Of course, a little bit of guilt might have kicked in when I discovered that I was now the mayor of Sweet Frog on Foursquare…) We decided to just split a cup, and Alex put me in charge of the selection. Naturally, I crammed in as many different types of chocolate as I could.
Isn’t that a lovely sight? A perfectly sweet way to end the day.
yummmmmy!!! gosh I love tortilla soup. So much. Especially when its loaded with the baked tortillas and avocado. And maybe even doused in cheese.
You have me craving fro-yo now. This soup loks so tasty too, fab recipe!
The soup sounds delicious but it’s been so hot here lately I don’t think I could hang with it right now. I have been itching to make some cold summer soup though! Fresh veggie packed gazpacho! Yum!
I’ve actually NEVER made cold soup! If you have a recipe you love, let me know!
You are so calling out to me with this recipe. Such a Texan delicious bowl of goodness. I love tortilla soup more than life. I will definitely have to test out your recipe.
You’re the mayor?! I love it!
I’ve made a few different Indian dishes this week, as I’m trying to expand my cooking skills with that cuisine in particular (my mom’s request in fact)!
I saw your Indian dish that you posted this morning! Looked great!
I’ve never said no to frozen yogurt either. Especially now that summer is nearly here! The soup looks yummy, Liz!
You just can’t say no to Sweet Frog! And hey, you got a little walk in beforehand! 🙂 I’ve been to that Sweet Frog a few times myself! Can you believe the very first Sweet Frog was in Short Pump and now they are all up and down the east coast? It all started in little old Richmond! Anyway- your soup looks delicious! I love tomato based soups and extra points for spice!
I didn’t know it started here! Awesome! And if you ever go to the Carytown one you better call me! 😉
Normally soup doesn’t feel like spring/summer to me, but tortilla soup is my exception 🙂
frozen yogurt always brings smile on my face 🙂
Haha awesome on becoming the mayor! I need to start using four square to add some titles to my belt.