Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 130 calories, 5g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.
Instructions
Spray large nonstick saucepan with vegetable oil spray.
Add onion and garlic; cover and cook over medium-low heat until almost tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin and chili powder.
Add broth and 2 tablespoons cilantro; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
Add tortillas, tomatoes, beans, zucchini and jalapeñp to soup. Cover; simmer until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.
Per Serving: calories, 157; total fat, 3g; saturated fat, 0.5g; cholesterol, 0mg.