Here’s the recipe:
Spicy Tortilla Soup (127 calories per serving – without toppings)
Serves 4
1 cup of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped fennel
4 cloves of chopped garlic
1 tablespoon of Kosher salt
1 tablespoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of hot chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
10 cups of vegetable stock
1 can of stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 medium zucchini, diced
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Garnishes:
- Sliced radishes
- Baked tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
1. In a large pot, saute the onion, fennel, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
2. After about 3 minutes, add the salt, pepper, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, cumin, onion powder and chili powder. Stir often so nothing sticks and cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes so all the flavors can bloom and marry.
3. Add the chicken stock and cook the soup on medium heat for 20 minutes. Then add the stewed tomatoes and diced zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes and serve.
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