Warm Me Up Tortilla Soup

 

 

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Serves 4-6 

 



Ingredients

 

1 Tbsp canola oil

1/2 medium onion, diced

Pinch of salt

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp)

1 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeno (optional)

1 Tbsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

4 cups vegetable broth

1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes w/ green chilies

1 cup frozen corn

2 Tbsp cornmeal mixed w/ 2 Tbsp water

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

Salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Method

 

Add oil to a large saucepan and heat for a minute over medium heat.  Add onion, pinch of salt and saute 3-4 minutes.  Add garlic, jalapeno (if using), cumin and chili powder.  Let cook for a few minutes.

 

Add broth, tomatoes, corn and bring to a boil.  Then turn down heat to low, stir in cornmeal mixture and let simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes. 

 

Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes to cool.  Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree.  Add back into the pot along with black beans and stir.  Serve topped with avocado and tortilla chips.