Fresh Tortilla Blender Soup in under 10 minutes
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I know, right? Whoever would have thought you could make fresh tortilla blender soup in under ten minutes without even turning your stovetop on? I wouldn't mislead you and will vouch that this is my go-to soup this winter (but it is also very appropriate to enjoy this year-round). I like it because it is quick, is easily adapted based on ingredients at hand and it can be topped with so many different and wonderful things like cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, etc. It can also be made purely vegan by using vegetable broth and substituting the cheese and sour cream for vegan options.
Add your fresh Roma tomato, carrots, celery, broth, garlic, and my secret ingredient: chipotle puree with your spices of choice and set the blender on the soup/hot setting. While it is cooking get the peppers, black beans, and corn ready to go. You can also add chicken or turkey but you won't miss the meat as this is a very filling soup as is. The work effort is so minimal yet everyone who tries this will think that you slaved over the stove.
This recipe was inspired by a recipe that Vitamix demonstrators often use. In fact, I know personally a couple of people that purchased their Vitamix after seeing this recipe made. Being able to enjoy fresh soup to your own specific tastes is a huge selling feature. This recipe, like all of our blender recipes, is made in our Vitamix Pro 750. (<-Affiliate link)
For variations, trying mixing up your spices or adding onions, spinach to the mix. I can't add those when I'm sharing a batch with my husband but when it is just for me I like adding a bit of fresh spinach in the last step. Mike likes it plain without all the toppings but I really like it piled with avocado, cheese, sour cream and sprinkled with fresh lime juice. Delicious.
Like a little more heat? Add more chipotle puree or try adding a bit of our Adobo Sauce for an extra kick. Adobo sauce is a great alternative to the chipotle puree.
I'm getting hungry for some more blender tortilla soup just thinking about it. Would it be wrong to have it for both lunch and dinner on the same day?
Tortilla Blender Soup
From ingredients to fresh tortilla blender soup in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Tortilla Soup
- 1 Roma tomato
- 6-8 baby carrots
- one stalk of celery
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp chipotle puree, optional
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp of cajun spice or taco seasoning
- 1/3 red bell pepper
- 1/3 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- lime
Toppings (optional)
- shredded cheese
- cilantro
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
- avocado
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place first 7 ingredients in blender and let it run the hot/soup cycle.
- After approximately 6 minutes, steam should be leaving the vented top.
- Cut peppers into strips.
- Add 1/2 the cut peppers to the blender and blend on medium for 30 seconds.
- Add remaining peppers, black beans and corn and pulse 5-10 times until you have reached your desired consistency.
- This will leave you with a soup that has some thickness and texture.
- Pour into two bowls and sprinkle each with juice from 1/4 lime. Add your favourite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
You can also add tortilla chips to the blender in the last step and pulse. I prefer to dip them in the soup or crumble on top as I'm not a big fan of soggy chips.
For a vegan option, use vegetable broth and substitute cheese and sour cream for vegan toppings.
Adapted from Vitamix Demonstration Soup
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 386Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1645mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 17gSugar: 12gProtein: 14g
Please note, that the nutritional details are an estimate only and may differ depending on the source of your ingredients.
LindySez says
This sounds really interesting. I'm intrigued. I don't use my Vitamix functions enough and I think this might motivate me to try some new things.. Cheers
BlenderHappy says
You really need to use your vitamix more...I use mine at least twice per day and couldn't live with out it...ok, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic 🙂
Kathy Hester says
This is one of my favorite soups and now I know I can make it in the blender!! You've made my night.
BlenderHappy says
Thanks Kathy! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Tania @ COOKTORIA says
I love this soup! All Mexican soups are so full of flavor! I will definitely give it a try!
BlenderHappy says
I totally agree with you Tania. I love full flavored soups and this one doesn't disappoint.
Jenn says
I just got my vitamix about a month ago and I’ve only made smoothies, juices and ‘nice cream’. So when I found your recipe on Pinterest, let’s say that I was ecstatic to try it out! I’m a huge fan of tortilla soup but haven’t had it since I went vegan almost 3 years ago. This recipe was easy to veganize, and since I like my food spicy, I added a Serrano and jalapeño for an extra kick.
Needless to say, my whole family enjoyed the soup and everyone asked for seconds!!!
Thanks for sharing
BlenderHappy says
Glad everyone enjoyed! I love to add extra kick when I make it too. This recipe is easily customizable for those that can handle a little extra heat.
Kit Graham says
I love Tortilla Soup! I haven't made it in so long - this just inspired me!
BlenderHappy says
Awesome! I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves Tortilla Soup.
Kaitiw says
This looks amazing and so easy to make. Great especially as a last minute e"uh, i don't know what too make for dinner" moment! Love it and all the flavours combined!
BlenderHappy says
Couldn't agree more. You really don't need to plan in advance at all since the ingredients are all pretty common.
Judy Kahansky says
I love homemade soups so this one is my list! Thanks for a great recipe!
Kylee @KyleeCooks.com says
Oh man. I'm going to need to buy a vitamix, aren't I!!!
BlenderHappy says
I'm probably a bit biased but I highly recommend a Vitamix but have also heard great things about Blendtec.
Lori Ezzo Babich says
The Pampered Chef Deluxe Cooking Blender is the bomb for great soups... and it virtually cleans itself !
Sandi (@fearless_dining) says
Beautiful soup...tortilla soups are one of the few soups everyone in our house likes 🙂
Lindsey | Lou Lou Biscuit says
I used to work at a kitchen store where we would demo Vitamix all the time. I loved watching people's reactions when they would watch us make hot soup right in the blender! This sounds absolutely delicious!
BlenderHappy says
I still get amazed at what I can make in my Vitamix and I use it every day so can totally picture the surprised faces 🙂
[email protected] says
Sounds delicious and so easy to make!
Tanya says
Wow, this is probably the easiest recipe I've ever seen! Who knew you could make soup in the blender? 😀
BlenderHappy says
I promise it really is as easy at it says...which is why I make this all the time!
Mandee Pogue says
This soup sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it!
anne says
Can this be frozen?
BlenderHappy says
Hi Anne, that is a great question. I have always made it to serve immediately so I can't confirm. My gut says this recipe may not freeze very well.
10 kitchen says
That’s really amazing! I think it’s so easy to prepare which makes it perfect especially during the summer
Randy Edwards says
Just made tortilla soup in the Vitamix with some changes. I used two cups vegetable broth, one carrot, one stalk celery, one clove garlic, a slice of onion and green bell pepper. Used salt and pepper to taste with 2 teaspoons taco seasoning and a dash of cumin. Instead of a Roma tomato I used Mexican style diced tomatoes drained and 1/2 cup mexicorn to thicken along with a handful of tortilla chips. I used the soup program and then pulsed in more mexicorn and a cup of chicken. It was so good I almost made myself sick eating too much.
BlenderHappy says
Sounds really good Randy. I love making soup in my Vitamix!
Darrell Joyce says
This was WAAAAY better than the official Vitamix recipe. Thank you!
BlenderHappy says
Thanks so much for the feedback. This is one of my all time favourite recipes. So happy that you enjoyed it!
Sarah says
Great tasting soup! Night and light but filling at the same time. Made it in my Vitamix. I I’ve that I can get veggies in this version of the soup.
BlenderHappy says
So glad you liked it! This is one of my all time fave recipes.
Amelia says
I had an issue with the soup escaping my 64oz Vitamix container when I put it on high. It was oozing from the kid’s seal as well as the spout - nothing came out the clear top. Is this common?
Soup was DELISH nonetheless! Even my husband (who swore he’d be hungry after) enjoyed every bite!
Amelia says
I didn’t mean kid’s seal - I meant lid’s seal
BlenderHappy says
I've never had a leaking issue with my Vitamix Jar. It might be worth running a cleaning cycle (add water + a drop of liquid dish soap) and see if you get water leaking out the lid. If so, I'd reach out to Vitamix Customer Service.
Glad you and your husband liked the soup!
Darin says
This is one of my all-time favorite soups, however, I didn’t find this recipe to be very tasty. I do appreciate you sharing it, though.
BlenderHappy says
We all have different taste buds; I find the flavours can differ from batch to batch based on the freshness of ingredients. Hope you have a recipe that you love!
Dayna says
My hubby hates beans! I love pulsing them in because he wouldn't see them. making this soon!
BlenderHappy says
My husband hates beans and peppers but he still eats this soup!