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Flavorful Spicy Tortilla Soup Recipe with Creamy Avocado and Lime

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A warm and spicy tortilla soup topped with creamy avocado and fresh lime juice, perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chipotle powder
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Thinly sliced radishes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeño; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder; stir constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Add canned diced tomatoes with juices and 4 cups broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in drained black beans and frozen corn; simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove half of the soup and blend until smooth. Return blended soup to pot and stir well.
  7. While soup simmers, toast tortilla strips in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve soup hot, topped with fresh lime juice, avocado slices, tortilla strips, cilantro, and cheese if desired.

Notes

Toast tortilla strips slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Blend half the soup for a creamy texture without cream. Add fresh lime juice just before serving to preserve its bright flavor. Adjust spice level by modifying jalapeño amount or adding hot sauce on the side. Store toppings separately to keep avocado fresh and tortilla strips crunchy.

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