Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Tortilla Topping

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This easy tortilla soup is a satisfying vegetarian riff on the classic dish. Make this a vegan tortilla soup by using vegetable broth and omitting the queso fresco topping.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil
4 corn tortillas, halved and thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (4 cups)
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 3/4 cups)
1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added petite-diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
3 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
3 medium radishes, halved and thinly sliced
¼ cup unsalted roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
½ cup crumbled queso fresco (3 oz.; see Tip)
1 medium avocado, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add tortilla strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt.
Add poblano, onion, chili powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, sweet potatoes, tomatoes (with their juice), and beans. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes have softened, about 20 minutes.
Stir lime juice into the soup. Ladle into 6 bowls and top each serving with radish slices, pepitas, queso fresco, avocado, and the tortilla strips.

Tips

Tip: Look for queso fresco, a mild Mexican cheese, in the dairy section of your grocery store, or use feta cheese in its place.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412	Calories
22g	Fat
45g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 2/3 cups
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 14g	27%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 14694IU	294%
Vitamin C 66mg	73%
Folate 45mcg	11%
Sodium 624mg	27%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 113mg	27%
Potassium 1035mg	22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Tortilla Topping

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