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Sopa de Tortilla Vegana
A heart-healthy vegan twist on the classic Mexican tortilla soup, featuring a rich vegetable broth infused with chiles and epazote, garnished with crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado.
45 min4 servingsmexicanmain course
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories316
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g11%
Saturated Fat 1g7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 587mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 48g18%
Dietary Fiber 17g59%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g34%
Calcium 112mg9%
Iron 6.1mg34%
Potassium 789mg17%
Vitamin A 0.11mcg
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg1%
Magnesium 170mg40%
Zinc 4.1mg38%
Folate 8.1mcg2%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 pieces chiles
- 1 tbsp epazote
- 6 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup tomatoes
- 1 cup beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- 1Prepare the vegetable broth in a large pot. Add the chiles and epazote for seasoning.
- 2Sauté diced onions and garlic in a separate pan until translucent.
- 3Cut tortillas into thin strips and lightly fry until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- 4Add sautéed onions and garlic to the broth.
- 5Stir in diced tomatoes and black beans. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6Season the soup with lime juice and salt to taste.
- 7Serve the soup in bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips.
- 8Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro, and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.
- 9Offer lime wedges on the side for extra zing.
- 10Optional: For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free corn tortillas.
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