Healthy Black Bean and Tortilla Soup (Vegan)

Step 1

Slice the tortillas in ½" strips.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot on medium high heat.

Step 3

Working in batches, fry the tortilla stripes until crispy and just starting to brown. As they cook, keep them moving and flip midway through. Scoop out and drain on paper towels. Once cooked, set aside.

Step 4

Discard all but 1 tbsp. the oil.

Step 5

Dice the onion into ½" cubes and mince the garlic. Mince your seeded jalapeño.

Step 6

Return the pot to medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions begin to change color.

Step 7

Add your beans, tomato, broth, and all of the spices except salt.

Step 8

Cook over medium low for 30 minutes until everything is fragrant and slightly softened.

Step 9

Slice your avocados thinly and set aside. Prep your cilantro and cut up your limes for juice/garnish.

Step 10

Add your cilantro, salt and tortilla strips* and allow the flavors to blend for 1 minute. Taste, then adjust and add more salt as needed.

Step 11

Serve immediately with several slices of avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.