Easy Tortilla Soup

 

It's too hot to cook!

Here's an easy soup you can put together with things you probably already have in your pantry (including that almost empty bag of tortilla chips that is nothing but crumbs).

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can refried beans
• 2 cans black beans (low- or no-salt)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 cup broken (or crushed) tortilla chips

Garnish

• diced tomato
• sliced avocado
• minced green onions
• fresh cilantro
• grated cheese
• sour cream
• salsa (if you want more heat)

Instructions

(1) Saute onion in olive oil until softened. Place in bowl of the food processor

(2) Add refried beans, 1 can of the black beans (undrained), broth, and seasonings in bowl of the food processor. Process until smooth.

(3) Pour bean/broth mixture into a large saucepan; add the 2nd can of black beans, drained and rinsed.  Warm over medium heat, stirring several times, until heated through. If too thick add a little more broth or water. Stir in tortilla chips. Garnish as desired. 

Makes 4 servings.