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Specialty Forums Category => Healthy Choices => Topic started by: Sister on October 16, 2008, 08:57:21 AM

Title: Tortilla Stew
Post by: Sister on October 16, 2008, 08:57:21 AM
Tortilla Stew
 
Submitted by: Mindy Poje
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 67 members  Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes  Ready In: 30 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings

"A delicious tortilla soup for vegetarians! The veggie chicken is optional, but adds a nice texture that will please purists."

INGREDIENTS:
1 (19 ounce) can green
enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans,
drained and rinsed 1/2 (16 ounce) can diced
tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup vegetarian chicken
substitute, diced (optional)
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into
strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a pot, mix the enchilada sauce and water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the liquid, and season with garlic powder, chile powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Mix in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. Simmer until heated through. Mix in vegetarian chicken and tortillas, and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to serve.