Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Here is my recipe for a vegetarian version of the Mexican dish, Tortilla Soup:

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 3 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp hot chilli powder (or 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped)
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 oz) can corn kernels, drained
• 1 (19 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 L vegetable broth
• Toppings
• 1 avocado, diced
• Toasted tortilla strips (I slice tortillas and toss them with some oil, garlic powder and chilli powder then bake for 10 minutes. Can also be replaced by tortilla chips)
• Grated/ crumbled cheese (cheddar or feta)
• Fresh lime juice (optional)
• Chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent
2. Add cumin and peppers. Stir until tender.
3. Add remaining soup ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmerfor 15-20 minutes.
4. Divide into bowl and top with garnishes. Serve immediately.
5. Enjoy!