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Jul 14 2026

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Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Time50m

Serves6

Vegetarian available upon request.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup Onion, diced

4 tsp Garlic, minced

1 cup Carrots, diced

1 cup Celery, diced

1 cup Bell pepper, diced

1 cup Zucchini, diced

4 cups Vegetable broth

1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes

1 cup Corn kernels, frozen or fresh

1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs ReaLime juice

Toppings (optional)

2 cups Tortilla chips

1 medium Avocado, sliced

1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 pieces Lime wedges

1 cup Shredded cheese (optional)

Method

Preparation

1

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

2

Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then, add the diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for approximately 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

3

Combine the Base Ingredients

Pour in the vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

4

Simmer the Soup

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5

Finish with Lime Juice

After simmering, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving

6

Prepare the Toppings

While the soup is simmering, prepare your toppings such as tortilla chips, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

7

Serve the Soup

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, avocado slices, cilantro, and shredded cheese if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.