South-of-the-Border Tortilla Soup

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• Optional toppings::
• South-of-the-Border Tortilla Soup
• By The Meal Makeover Moms
• Serves
• 6 6
• Active Time
• 15 min.
• Total Time
• 40 min.
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• Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp expeller pressed canola oil, divided
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about cup)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 (32-oz) carton all-natural chicken broth or vegetable broth (4 cups)
• 1 (15-oz) can fire-roasted petite diced tomatoes (or tomato sauce), pureed as desired
• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, sliced in half and then sliced into 1/4-inch-wide strips
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp cold water
• shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
• diced avocado
• diced roasted chicken
• chopped fresh cilantro
• low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• lime wedges

Details

Adapted from Parade.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and chili powder and cook an additional 1 minute.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Cover, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors meld, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400°F. Place the corn tortilla strips in a large bowl and toss with the remaining 1 Tbsp oil until well coated. Place on a baking sheet and cook until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking, 10 to 15 minutes.

To add more body to the soup, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl (this is called a slurry). Bring the soup back up to a boil, stir in the slurry, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

Serve in individual bowls. Top with the tortilla chips and the optional toppings as desired.