White bean tortilla soup with basil and orange

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 small Onion; chopped
2 Cloves garlic; minced
One orange; grated , zest of
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 cups Vegetable broth
1 cup Water
1 15 oz can stewed tomatoes; chopped
1 15 oz can white beans; drained
¼ cup Thinly sliced basil leaves
1 small Zucchini; thinly sliced
4 Corn tortillas; cut into 1/2\"
; strips
Salt & pepper to taste
Grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese; (optional)

Directions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion, garlic, and orange zest in oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, water, tomatoes, beans, and basil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer slowly, about 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini and tortilla strips. Cover and simmer 3 minutes to heat through. Season with salt & pepper. Sprinkle cheese on top, if desired.

By "Karen C. Greenlee" <greenlee@...> on Mar 13, 1999.

Recipe by: Veggie Life, March, 1999 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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