Vegan Black Bean Tortilla Soup
This vegan tortilla soup with black beans is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 677kcal
Equipment
- 1 six quart Instant Pot or a 5 quart Dutch oven
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic 4 cloves garlic used here
- 3/4 cup onions finely chopped
- 3/4 cup red bell peppers finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup sweet corn I have used frozen here
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed ( I have used a 15oz can of black beans in this recipe)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14oz can used here
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
- 1 corn tortilla torn
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
For air fryer tortilla strips
- 5 tortillas cut into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Drain the black beans into a colander and rinse well. Set aside. Insert the inner pot into the Instant Pot and plug in. Press SAUTE MODE - NORMAL and set the timer to 7 minutes.
- When the display reads hot, add the olive oil and wait for 30 seconds. Tip in the garlic and onions, combine well and saute until onions are soft and translucent.
- Now, add the chopped red bell peppers along with the Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce.
- Tip in the seasonings- taco seasoning, ground cumin, oregano, cayenne and salt. Mix and cook for 20 seconds.
- Immediately add the sweet corn and black beans. Stir well to combine. Saute for 1 minute.
- Now, add the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir to deglaze the pot and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Add the maple syrup and stir well. PRESS CANCEL.
- Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted properly into the Instant Pot lid. Close the IP and turn the valve to SEALING.
- PRESS PRESSURE COOK- HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer to 5 minutes. Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. After 5 mins of NPR, press CANCEL. Do a graduated and controlled quick pressure release by turning the VALVE TO VENTING.
- Using an immersion blender, blend this soup for 20 seconds. Now, add in a torn tortilla and stir to combine.
- Press SAUTE MODE - NORMAL and set the timer to 2 mins. Allow the SAUTE CYCLE to complete. When done, garnish with finely chopped cilantro leaves.
Air fryer tortilla strips
- Place 5 tortillas in a stack, one above the other. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp paring knife, cut into thin strips. You can cut them into smaller pieces for easier handling.
- Preheat your air fryer to 325F (160C). In the meanwhile, toss the tortilla strips with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Place the tortilla strips in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
- At the halfway mark (3 minutes), shake the basket well. Keep an eye on the strips after 5 mins to prevent burning.
- When done, use as required in not just this soup but in all Mexican recipes that call for these.
- Crush these air fried tortilla strips and add it as a topping to your soup along with a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled. But keep an eye on the Instant Pot max capacity when doubling this recipe.
- Since I can only source canned Chipotle peppers, I have used this. You can also use canned smoked red jalapenos, Guajillo chilis or Ancho chilis as replacements.
- In case you are using Guajillo Chilis or Ancho chilli, you will have to hydrate the peppers in hot water, grind to a smooth chilli paste and use it in this soup.
- Add the tortilla only towards the end and not while the soup cooks in the Instant Pot. This will give a creamy tortilla soup since tortillas dissolve very quickly.
- If you do not have an air fryer, you can deep fry the tortilla strips or skip the strips altogether.
- Instructions for making this soup in the crockpot and on stove top are included under "METHOD".
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
Nutrition
Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1421mg | Potassium: 2197mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 9mg
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