baci's baking - Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Continuing with the vegetarian soup recipes, here is a great one adapted from Oh My Deer's Chelsea Petaja's recipe. It may be spring feeling like summer, but a yummy veggie-filled soup is always in season! Enjoy!

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

2 large carrots

1 can diced tomatoes

2 celery stalks

1 can Rotel

1 large onion

1 packet of taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning to taste)

1 t. canola oil

10 corn tortillas

1 t. garlic powder

4 cans vegetable broth

salt and pepper to taste

12 oz. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Milk

1 can of Chili Beans

1 can of corn

1) Chop vegetables and saute in oil until tender.

2) Add garlic powder, salt, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil.

3) Add tomatoes, Rotel, seasoning, beans and corn. Cut tortillas into small pieces and add to the mixture. Let boil uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir often to keep from sticking.

4) Reduce heat and add cheese. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add milk and simmer for another 10 minutes.