I make it whenever I’m craving comfort.

A total newb, I furiously recorded addresses all over the city along with must-try menu items.

As always, chopping everything ahead of time makes cooking a breeze.

Headshot of Chrissy Teigen next to a bowl of her Veggie Tortilla Stew topped with tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro

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Everything simmers together for a casual 30 minutes.

I used fire-roasted tomatoes because I love sneaking in seasoning wherever possible.

Unsolicited pep talk: I promise it’s possible for you to totallyfry your own tortilla strips.

Overhead view of a white bowl of Chrissy Teigen’s Veggie Tortilla Stew topped with tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro on a white countertop

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I did it, and I’ve never fried anything in my life.

There’s always theair fryeroption, too.

Also, no stressexactly zero people would be mad about a bowl topped with crushed, store-bought tortilla chips.

Overhead view of tortilla strips, limes, avocados and fresh cilantro on a white countertop

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Angle view of a white bowl of Chrissy Teigen’s Veggie Tortilla Stew topped with tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro on a white countertop

Simply Recipes / Lauren Bair