This hearty vegetable soup is packed with southwestern flavors including chipotle peppers, fire roasted diced tomatoes and warm cumin.
Equipment
- Large pot
 
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
 - 1 medium onion, diced
 - 1 tsp salt
 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
 - 2 stalks celery, diced
 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
 - 1 tsp cumin
 - 12 Little Potatoes, quartered or halved
 - 15 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
 - 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
 
Optional Garnishes:
- (To taste) avocado
 - (To taste) cilantro
 - (To taste) cabbage, shredded
 - (To taste) jalapeño, sliced
 
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt and sauté until onions start to sweat, about four minutes.
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Step 2
Add garlic, celery, carrot and zucchini to the pot and continue to sauté until veggies are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chipotle peppers, cumin and potatoes.
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Step 3
Pour tomatoes and broth to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving with optional garnishes.