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Easy Vegan Taco Soup

Let's talk about this vegan taco soup. Because it's kind of like chili, but not quite. Because it's flavored with taco seasoning. Get it?
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 324kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Taco Soup

  • 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes (regular or fire-roasted)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 4.5 oz can green chiles chopped
  • ¾ cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 cup veggie crumbles (see notes)
  • 2-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crumbled

Instructions

For the Taco Seasoning:

  • Stir together the taco seasoning ingredients. Set aside.

For the Taco Soup:

  • Place the chopped onions in a large pot, like a dutch oven, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and stir.
  • Immediately add the beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, green chilies, and quinoa. Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender.
  • Add the corn, veggie crumbles, taco seasoning, nutritional yeast flakes, and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve: Pour the soup into a bowl, add a dollop of vegan cream, vegan cheddar shreds, and chopped tortillas across the top.

Notes

Veggie Crumbles

I cooked up one Beyond Beef (or Impossible) Burger, crumbled it, and added it to the soup. You can use store-bought veggie crumbles (like Gardein), or make your own vegan beef crumbles.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 5mg