Zesty Vegetarian Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Zesty Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
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  1. Holding the chiles one at a time with metal tongs, quickly toast them by turning them an inch or two above an open flame for a few seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen. (Or, toast chiles in a dry pan over medium heat, pressing them flat for a few seconds then flipping them over and pressing again.).
  2. When cool enough to handle, stem and seed the chiles, break them into pieces and put them in a blender along with tomatoes and their juice. (A food processor will work, though it won’t completely puree the chiles.).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large high sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 6 to 9 minutes. Scoop up the onion and garlic with a slotted spoon and transfer to the blender with the tomato mixture. Process until smooth.
  4. Return the pot to medium heat. When very hot, add the puree and stir nearly constantly until thickened to the consistency of tomato paste, about 6 minutes. Add broth, water and epazote (if using). Bring to a boil, then adjust heat to maintain a simmer.
  5. Drain tofu, rinse and pat dry; cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook in a single layer, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes total. Add the tofu to the soup and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add chard (or spinach or kale) to the soup and season with salt to taste, depending on the saltiness of the broth. Cook, stirring, until the greens are wilted, about 2 minutes, depending on the type of greens.
  7. Ladle the soup into 8 soup bowls. Divide avocado, tortilla chips and cheese (if using) among the bowls. Serve warm, with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 212.62 Kcal (890 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.34g 17%
Cholesterol 5.18mg 2%
Sodium 936.61mg 39%
Potassium 489.32mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.91g 8%
Sugars 4.38g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 20%
Protein 6.51g 13%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 72.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.84 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3g 17%
Cholesterol 1.51mg 2%
Sodium 272.42mg 39%
Potassium 142.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.24g 8%
Sugars 1.27g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 20%
Protein 1.89g 13%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 21mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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