Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol

Name: Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 white onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded; 2 cans canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1 avocado, sliced

A boldly flavored vegan tortilla and black bean soup built on a fire-roasted tomato and chile broth, ladled over crispy tortilla strips for satisfying texture in every bite.

45 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded
2 cans canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1

In a large skillet, heat half the 4 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry 6 cut into thin strips corn tortillas in batches until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with a pinch of salt.
2

Place 1 stemmed, seeded dried ancho chile in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
3

In a blender, combine the soaked dried ancho chile, 2 cans canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. Blend until smooth.
4

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced white onion and cook 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
5

Pour the blended chile-tomato sauce into the pot. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until thickened.
6

Add 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 2 cans drained, rinsed black beans (15 oz), 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Bring to a boil then simmer 15 minutes.
7

Divide crispy tortilla strips among bowls. Ladle soup over the top. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 sliced avocado, and limes.

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What is Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol?

A boldly flavored vegan tortilla and black bean soup built on a fire-roasted tomato and chile broth, ladled over crispy tortilla strips for satisfying texture in every bite. This reference files it under Mexican soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

Can I skip the soak in Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol?

Step 2 reads: "Place 1 stemmed, seeded dried ancho chile in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 10 minutes." Better not. The soak in step 2 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

Is there a substitute for chipotle in adobo in Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol?

The entry for Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol calls for 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. In its place: Use smoked paprika with a pinch of cayenne and a teaspoon of tomato paste per pepper.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol uses 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Can I make Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol comes from 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the chipotle and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Sopa de Tortilla y Frijol?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 11 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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