Simple Vegetarian

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 large white onion
• 28oz can Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 medium red bell pepers
• 1 small can diced green peppers
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 2 quarts vegetable stock (or equivilent combination of soup starter and water)
• 8-16 oz water
• 1 bag of tortilla strips or chips
• 1-2 cups crumbled queso fresco (optional)

Chop the onion finely and the peppers coarsely. Hold the water in reserve and cook the remaining ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high for eight hours, stirring occasionally.

A significant amount of liquid will boil off during this time. Taste the soup as it cooks; if it starts to get too "tangy" add water to taste.

To serve, fill half of each bowl with tortilla chips then add soup. Garnish with queso fresco to taste.

Cuban Black Bean Tacos

Makes ~18-20 Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Sweet Onion
• 2 Red Bell Peppers
• 3-4 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 3/4 Cup White Wine
• 3 Cans Black Beans
• 18-20 small white corn tortillas
• 1-2 Sliced Limes
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional)

Chop the peppers and onion. Sautee peppers and onions with garlic in olice oil until the onions begin to turn translucent. 

Drain about half the liquid from the canned black beans and stir them into the vegetables.

Add wine and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the liquid is mostly evaporated.

Serve 2-3 tablespoons of beans in each tortilla. Add a squeeze of lime juice and cheese (if not intended to be vegan)