Three Bean Tortilla Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can spicy chili beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can small beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 4 6-inch corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• 2 add whole tomato to skillet and heat until skin is blistered and slightly charred, turning frequently.
• 3 cool tomato slightly and coarsely chop.
• 4 in a large saucepan, combine tomato, onion, and garlic.
• 5 cook over medium heat until onion and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes.
• 6 stir in beans and broth, and bring to a boil.
• 7 reduce heat, simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
• 8 meanwhile, heat oven to 425°f cut tortillas into strips and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• 9 bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp.
• 10 to serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese.