{"id":"4ecc7246-d508-4947-ae63-5bc47ced893e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4ecc7246-d508-4947-ae63-5bc47ced893e","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019107-vegetarian-tortilla-soup","title":"Vegetarian Tortilla Soup","description":"This vegetarian version of tortilla soup is no less complex than its chicken counterpart, thanks to plenty of vegetables, spices and a secret ingredient: canned chipotles in adobo. Smoked and dried jalapeños softened in a vinegar-tomato mixture, these little powerhouses do much of the heavy lifting in this vegetarian soup, offering depth and a certain meatiness to an otherwise light and tangy broth.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"PT1H15M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped","item":"jalapeño, seeds removed","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper","item":"Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"1 ½ teaspoons chile powder","item":"chile powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped","item":"chipotles in adobo","quantity":2,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed","item":"(28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes","quantity":1,"preparation":"drained and crushed"},{"text":"4 cups vegetable broth","item":"vegetable broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed","item":"corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"8 small corn tortillas, cut into ¼-inch strips","item":"small corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips","quantity":8},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 avocado, pitted and cut into ½-inch pieces","item":"avocado, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch pieces","quantity":1},{"text":"¾ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack","item":"crumbled queso fresco or shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ cup sour cream or crema","item":"sour cream or crema","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup chopped cilantro","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ red or yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"red or yellow onion","quantity":0.25,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Lime wedges, for serving","item":"Lime wedges, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add chile powder and stir to coat. Cook a minute or two to toast the spices, then add chipotles and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to caramelize a bit on the bottom of the pot, concentrating their flavor."},{"number":2,"text":"Add vegetable broth, corn and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer until flavors meld and broth tastes rich and flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat oil in a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet or heavy-bottomed pot. Bring oil to 375 degrees and working in batches, fry tortilla strips until light golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Place about ¾ of the tortilla strips into broth and stir to submerge and soften for a few minutes. Divide soup among bowls and top with avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onion and remaining fried tortilla strips. Serve lime alongside for squeezing."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:04:43.018779+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:04:43.018779+00:00"}