JACKFRUIT TORTILLA SOUP

This vegan take on a traditional Mexican tortilla soup replaces chicken with our Naked Jackfruit. For an authentic touch, use a pasilla chile pepper to give it some heat. Otherwise, use chili powder.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ready in: 45 minutes
Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 oz of Naked Jackfruit
    • 1 – 14oz can crushed tomatoes 
    • ⅛ tsp chili powder 
    • ⅛ tsp paprika 
    • 1 chipotle in adobo, minced  1 small yellow onion 
  • ½ tsp garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained 
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 
  • 1 cup water 
  • Vegetable oil 
  • Tortilla chips 
  • Lime wedges  
  • Salt and pepper 
  • OPTIONAL (BUT RECOMMENDED!) TOPPINGS 
    • Plant-based shredded cheese 
    • Cilantro 
    • Diced avocado 
    • Sour cream 
    • Radishes 
    • Pickled Onion 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic and onion, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are transparent.  
  2. Add chili powder and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until spices are fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and chipotle and simmer for a few minutes. 
  3. Add broth, water, corn and Naked Jackfruit. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any spices. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  
  4. Serve with crumbled tortilla chips, lime wedges, and other toppings of choice.