Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable OIl
  • 2 Yellow Onions, chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cumin Powder
  • 3 Banana Peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Poder
  • 32 ounces Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Can of Diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Hot Salsa
  • 1 cup Cooked rice, preferably short grain
  • 1 Can Black Beans
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Coriander for garnish
  • Tortilla Strips

Instruction

  • Tortilla Strips- If you cant find ready made Strips, buy a pack of Tortillas, cut them into an inch wide strips and deep fry them
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick pot Add the onions and cook till soft. Add the garlic and banana peppers and cook for a few min.
  • Stir in the Cumin Powder Add the Broth, water and diced tomatoes Simmer for about 20 min or until the contents begin to come together
  • Add the Salsa and Coriander
  • To Serve- Place a scoop of cooked rice,2 tbsps of black beans, a big ladle of the soup, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, a few lettuce leaves (optional).
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a lime wedge on the side with a few tortilla strip on top. Serve hot.