Delicious Tasting Vegetarian Tortilla Soup | Gluten Free

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quick to cook.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: store-brand cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be made with scraps.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in chili powder and dried oregano; cook for a minute.

Add crushed tomatoes, black beans, green chilis, and water; bring to a simmer.

Stir in chicken or vegetable base and frozen corn; cook for about 25 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Serve hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and sliced avocado.

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