Meatless Friday: No-Chicken Tortilla Soup

Karen Ullo shares a recipe for a hearty meatless version of tortilla soup (plus a bonus seasoning recipe). Download our printable recipe card!

If you like chicken tortilla soup but want a very easy, meatless alternative, this is the recipe for you. No chopping, sautéing, or de-boning involved! 

No-Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

1 can vegetarian chili 
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can corn, drained and rinsed 
1 can diced tomatoes (not drained) 
1 can tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel (not drained) 
2 cups chicken stock 
1 or 2 tsp. Creole seasoning*, according to taste 
1 tbl. Italian seasoning 
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
Tortilla strips 
Pico de gallo or chopped cilantro 

Directions

In a large stock pot, combine all canned goods, chicken stock, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes. Add cheddar cheese, stir, and allow to melt. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary. 

Serve with tortilla strips and either pico de gallo or chopped cilantro. 

Enjoy! 

Eileen’s Creole Seasoning: 

*Creole seasoning is widely available in many commercial brands, but if you can’t find it, or if you’re an overachiever who likes to make things from scratch, I’ve included my grandmother’s seasoning recipe below.  

Recipe:

2 tbs. salt 
1 tbs. ground red pepper 
1 tbs. chili powder 
1 tbs. garlic powder 
1 tsp. black pepper 

Place all ingredients in an empty spice bottle and shake to combine.   

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