Name: Vegan Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 8 small corn tortillas, halved and sliced into 1/2" wide strips; Kosher salt; 2 tbsp. reserved tortilla frying oil; 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced; 1 poblano, seeds removed and diced; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 large red onion, diced, divided; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 chipotle in adobo, diced; 1 (15-oz.) can hominy, drained; 1 c. corn; 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5-oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes; 2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth or water; Fried tortilla chips; Sliced avocado; Sliced radishes (optional); Diced red onion; Cilantro (optional); Lime wedges

Step 1Make the tortilla chips: In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil. Frying in two batches, add in half the tortilla strips and fry until golden, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer fried chips onto a paper towel-lined plate, then immediately sprinkle with salt while hot. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips. Reserve oil.

Step 2Make the soup: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons reserved tortilla frying oil. Add jalapeño and poblano and let cook until slightly charred, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, pepper, and salt and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3Reserve ¼ cup of the diced onion for topping. Add remaining onion and garlic to pot and let cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn golden, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir until color deepens, about 1 minute. Add chiles and adobo sauce and stir until evenly distributed and fragrant, 1 minute.

Step 4Add hominy, corn, beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let cook for at least 20 minutes; for a thicker soup, let cook longer to desired consistency.

Step 5Serve soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, radish, onion, cilantro, and a wedge of lime.