Souped-up Mexican tortilla bowl

Serves: 4
Prep: 15
Cook: 25

Mexican soup with tortilla chips and toppings ­– a zesty bowlful of delicious superfood.

Ingredients

Soup

  • 1 tbs oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • 2 cobs corn, kernels removed
  • 425g can diced tomatoes
  • 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1L reduced-salt vegetable stock
  • 2 tbs tomato paste

Tortilla chips

  • 4 small multigrain tortillas
  • 2 tsp oil
  • ¼ tsp paprika

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pan and saute garlic, onion and capsicum.
  2. Step 2

    Stir through spices and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3

    Add remaining ingredients and bring mixture to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4

    Serve with tortilla chips, lime and shallots.
  5. Step 5

    To make the tortilla chips, brush both sides of tortillas with oil.
  6. Step 6

    Stack tortillas and cut into wedges or strips.
  7. Step 7

    Separate and arrange evenly on baking tray and sprinkle with paprika.
  8. Step 8

    Bake in a moderate oven (180°C) for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Tips

  • Take care baking the tortillas as they brown very quickly.