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Southwestern Soup

Southwestern Soup is built on Canola Oil, Yellow Onion, Vegetable Broth, Fresh Lime Juice, and Cooked White Beans. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 2/3 cup
• 1 qt
• 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot.

2. 2

   Add the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, jalapeno, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion is transparent, 6 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the broth and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the corn, lime juice, and beans and bring back to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro and remove from the heat.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   While the soup is simmering, heat the remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the tortilla strips until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain on towels. Put several strips in each bowl, then pour in the soup.