I do not have a fixed menu chalked out for a week . Believe me I have tried being organised and making plans of what to make for every meal each day but it is always a flop show. Whatever I cook depends on available grocery with me and a lot depends on everyone’s mood. Somehow I am able to sneak in soup at least twice a week for dinner . Sometimes it’s wholesome meal on it’s own and other times it is a light accompaniment. And in winter’s I do not even need a reason to make soup. Yesterday’s dinner was wholesome southwest chipotle soup with added greens (vegan and gluten free) – a mexican cuisine inspired soup . A nourishing one pot meal for your entire family . Blogging about this soup wasn’t on the list yet as I do not prefer clicking pictures under tube light. But it is absolutely yum and nourishing . I had already made it twice this week so thought why not share it. I really need some lessons on photography under artificial light – that has been on my list forever since I have begun blogging.
What is this southwest chipotle soup made of ? It comprises of various textures and tastes .The base is made up of home made vegetable stock and fresh juicy tomatoes .Variety of veggies and greens makes it more nourishing and appetizing. I have used carrots , zucchini , celery, sweet corn , some kale and spinach which have benefits in abundance .For added protein I have used black beans. Chipotle peppers gives it a great spicy kick making it soothing for this cold weather. Added in some mexican spices , lemon and herbs . Finally topped it with utterly butterly delicious avocados for some good fats and fiber and some fresh fragrant cilantro . This soup is extremely customizable. Best way to use leftover veggies lurking in your fridge. Just add everything to a pot and forget about it for 30 minutes. A delicious meal is ready to be slurped on. This soup is vegan as well as gluten free if you skip the tortilla strips . Be sure to check notes for link to make easy vegetable stock at home and possible substitutes for soup ingredients.
Make ahead of time Like other soups , this soup freezes beautifully minus the avocados so do not forget to make some extra. It makes a great lunch at office or a small bowl makes a great snack .
Highlights Vegan One pot meal Gluten free Filling and nourishing Makes great lunch boxes.
Recipe of homemade vegetable stock for soup – click here. You might like these recipes too Vegetarian chilli Thai butternut squash soup Healthy Nacho cheese sauce. Homestyle tortilla soup with cashew maple drizzle. Hope you like this recipe and do give it a try. I would love to hear from you. If you have tried any of my recipes do drop in a feedback in the comment section or on my Facebook page carveyourcraving in messages section and follow me on Pinterest . We are now on instagram too – follow me here. Happy cooking! Do share it with the world! If sharing ,please link back to the post as reproducing, distributing or copying pictures or text/ recipes that belong to carveyourcraving is a copyright violation. You can always link back to the website. Thanks for stopping by.
