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Loaded Veggie Nacho Soup

Vegan, gluten-free tortilla soup that tastes just like loaded nachos! Pile this simple soup high with gluten-free tortilla chips or my DIY chili cheese Fritos and your favorite veggies for the ultimate healthy indulgence.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Two bowls of Loaded Veggie Nacho Soup beside bowls of salsa and chopped red onion and lime
4.96 from 22 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Course Entrée
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 3-4 Days

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 6-oz can tomato paste*
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought)
  • 1 cup your favorite fresh, chunky salsa
  • 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilis
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans (lightly drained)

FOR TOPPING (optional)

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Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil, onion, garlic and sir. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened and transparent. Turn down heat if the garlic starts to brown.
  • Add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and stir to coat. Then add tomato paste, water, veggie broth, salsa, green chilis and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add black beans. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more spices, salt or pepper. Add hot sauce for more heat.
  • Serve hot with tortilla chips or DIY chili cheese Fritos, fresh onion, avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro, etc. Add grated cheese or sour cream for non-vegan options.

Notes

* You can sub the tomato paste for 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes and omit the water.
*If not vegan/vegetarian, as an option you could sub 1 of the cans of black beans for 1 cup cooked shredded chicken.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 338 Carbohydrates: 58.8 g Protein: 15.9 g Fat: 5.5 g Saturated Fat: 0.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 1516 mg Potassium: 1337 mg Fiber: 20.1 g Sugar: 10.4 g Vitamin A: 339 IU Vitamin C: 18 mg Calcium: 148 mg Iron: 6.3 mg