• prep: 15 min
• cook: 30 min
• total: 45 min

servings:

This is the veggie and black bean packed, vegetarian cousin of the traditional chicken tortilla soup. It's has great flavor and everyone will love the homemade tortilla strips!

• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced carrots
• 1 small jalapeno, (seeded and diced (omit if you don't like spicy))
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup (slightly packed) chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado, (sliced or diced)
• Queso fresco or shredded Mexican blend cheese, (for serving (optional))
• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

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