Vegetarian tortilla soup is classic Tex-Mex.

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup has all the components of classic Tex-Mex tortilla soup (Spice!

Black beans and corn!

Meatless tortilla soup in a bowl topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

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), but this version is meatless and made with vegetable stock.

This soup has a light tomato-based vegetable stock instead of the more classic chicken stock.

Its loaded with bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, black beans, and corn.

Meatless tortilla soup in a bowl topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

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This is warming comfort food perfect for the cooler autumn and winter months.

What Is in Vegetarian Tortilla Soup?

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup starts with a base of sauteed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapenos.

Vegetarian-friendly tortilla soup in a bowl and topped with sour cream, avocado, and tortilla strips.

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What Does It Taste Like?

The corn tortillas melt into the soup and add a little sweet nuttiness.

To make the best pot of soup possible, I have a few tips to share with you.

Vegetarian-friendly tortilla soup in a dutch oven.

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Spicier varieties like Anaheim or Fresno are options too.

Bake all the tortillas into crispy tortilla strips.

Need to Plan Ahead?

Meatless tortilla soup in a bowl topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

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Prepare the soup as directed but leave out the tortilla strips.

In fact, dont bake them until youre ready to serve the soup.

Theyll become soggy and mushy.

Tortilla strips to make quick and easy vegetarian tortilla soup

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When youre ready to eat, reheat the soup in a pot on the stovetop.

While the soup warms, bake the tortilla strips.

When the soup comes up to a simmer, stir in the unbaked tortilla strips.

Tortilla strips on a baking sheet to make quick and easy vegetarian tortilla soup

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Store it in an airtight container or a plastic zip top bag.

verify the storage container or bag is freezer safe.

Leftover baked tortilla strips will stay crunchy for up to a week.

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Store them at room temperature in a paper bag or a lidded food storage container.

If you prefer smaller tortilla strips, you’ve got the option to cut them in half crosswise.

Set half of the tortilla strips aside.

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You will stir them into the soup later.

Place the remaining half on a large baking sheet.

Spread them out into an even layer and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Vegetarian-friendly tortilla soup in a dutch oven.

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Keep a close eye on them starting at the 10-minute mark to confirm they dont burn.

The tortilla strips are ready to remove from the oven when they are lightly golden in color and crispy.

Set them aside to cool.

Vegetarian-friendly tortilla soup in a dutch oven.

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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

The onions will not be soft yet.

Two bowls of meatless tortilla soup garnished with radishes, cheese, and sour cream and a plate of garnishes next to it.

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Stir well to combine.

Stir in the vegetable stock and tomato paste.

Increase the heat to medium-high heat.

When it comes to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Stir in the reserved unbaked tortilla strips, scallions, and lime juice.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Ladle the soup into serving bowls.

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