Quinoa Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 28oz can of diced tomatoes
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 1 4oz can green chilis
• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1.5 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Pour olive oil into a large pot over medium-high heat

2. Add onion and saute until translucent

3. Add in garlic cloves and give it another minute

4. Add bell pepper, another minute

5. Add stock, diced tomatoes, green chilis, quinoa, black beans, and corn

6. Add the spices and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer

7. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, then simmer another 20 minutes uncovered

8. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro

References

1. (Quinoa Tortilla Soup)[https://www.thehealthymaven.com/quinoa-tortilla-soup/#tasty-recipes-28488]