Holiday Avocado Tortilla Soup

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Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Ready in:
20 minutes

Recipe Description:

Warm up the season with this festive Avocado Tortilla Soup, a cozy twist on a classic Mexican favorite. This rich, comforting soup features fresh avocado, queso fresco, crunchy tortilla strips, and a splash of lime, making it a perfect dish for chilly holiday nights. Ideal for a quick dinner or a make-ahead entrée to keep on hand, just add the avocado and tortilla strips right before serving for a vibrant, fresh finish. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of holiday warmth!

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 cup
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 14 ½ oz can of low-sodium diced tomatoes in juice
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup tri-color corn tortilla strips, store-bought
  • 3/4 cup queso fresco , crumbled
  • 2 limes, quartered

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, sauté onion over medium-high heat in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds-1 minute more, until fragrant.
  2. Place sauteed onion and garlic mixture with canned tomatoes in juice in a blender and blend for 30-45 seconds until pureed.
  3. In a stockpot combine pureed mixture, broth, cilantro and pepper flakes.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Place 2-Tablespoon portions of tortilla strips in shallow soup bowls.
  6. Ladle hot soup over tortilla strips, garnish with equal portions of diced avocado, 2 tablespoons of queso fresco, and lime juice to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (423g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat -
Monounsaturated Fat -
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g -
Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 5g -
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Vitamin A 45mcg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 2mg 12%
Vitamin K 18mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.1mg 5%
Riboflavin 0.1mg 9%
Niacin 2mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 13%
Folate 59mcg DFE 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 11%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg 20%
Phosphorus 101mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 8%
Selenium 4mcg 6%
Copper 0.1mg 16%
Manganese 0.2mg 7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.