We have had the good fortune of enjoying unseasonably warm weather over the past few weeks, and it has been fabulous. In fact, I even considered firing up the grill. Of course a brisk, windy day, along with temperatures in the single digits, set me straight. I went back to craving wintery comfort foods, and this Chunky Tortilla Soup with Black Beans is the epitome of wintery comfort food. It’s warm, a little spicy and filled with vegetables.
From the original recipe, I used tomatoes with chiles, added more vegetables and increased the chili powder. This soup reheats beautifully, though over time the broth gets absorbed making it almost like a chili. I like it that way, but if you prefer your soup more soupy, I recommend adding some broth or water when reheating. Chunky Tortilla Soup with Black Beans is a healthy and delicious soup, and perfect to enjoy this winter!
Chunky Tortilla Soup with Black Beans
Yields: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced (or grated)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cans (14½ ounces each) diced tomates with green chiles, including juices
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4-6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 10 ounces frozen corn
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and chili powder and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tomatoes (with juice), beans, broth, spinach and corn; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring soup to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add tortilla chips, cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Serve soup with lime wedges and more chips.
Notes
Adapted from Everyday Food Light
Very nice. Love the pictures.
Buzzed!
Mmm, that looks lovely 🙂 I actually don’t like tortilla strips in my soup, but the soup itself I’d just gobble up. Looks perfectly warming and comforting and so nourishing! 🙂
I love the idea of a chili-type tortilla soup so I’m all for eating it the next day (and the day it’s made). It looks absolutely delicious.
This looks fabulous. I love tortilla soup, very hearty and comforting. Stay warm.
This looks like the prefect way to beat the cold! looks delish!
What a perfect soup for cold days!
Yum this looks so delicious. Perfect for a cool evening.
This looks absolutely delicious! Hearty and warming for a cold winter day!
I love tortilla soup – this looks hearty and amazing!
Perfect for this time of year! Love your photos, very pretty!!!Have a wonderful weekend!
Oooh, I love the black beans! Yummy tortilla soup 🙂
My definition of winter has seriously changed since moving to Phoenix. But now that I’ve acclimated to the weather and crave soup when it’s in the 60’s, I could definitely go for a bowl of this 🙂 PS: I have a giveaway going on now that I think you might be in to!
What I would give to have a bowl of your soup right now! Looks delicious.
I found this recipe by searching visually through Food Gawker. I made it for dinner tonight and I’m sitting next to empty bowl as I type this comment. Thanks for posting!
@Allison Smith
Hi Allison, I’m so jealous! Glad you enjoyed it…thanks for your comment!