Veggie Tortilla Soup Delight

Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

This Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients:

– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
– 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
– 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups cooked brown rice
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the vegetable broth, black beans, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add the heavy cream and cooked brown rice and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the cilantro and tortilla strips and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Serve the soup topped with cheddar cheese.