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Easy Vegan Queso Fundido Soup

Spicy, creamy, queso fundido inspired soup topped with spiced tater tots!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Lauren Boehme

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive oil, divded
  • 12 ounces Soyrizo
  • 1/2 a Yellow onion, diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 Can(4oz) Green chiles
  • 1 Can(15oz) Kidney beans
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle powder
  • 16 Ounces Salsa, I used mild
  • 4 Cups Vegetable broth
  • 4 Ounces Vegan cream cheese
  • 8 Ounces Vegan cheddar style cheese, I used Daiya
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro, Red onion, Green onion for topping

For The Tater Tots

Instructions

  • First cook the soyrizo, either in the soup pot you plan to use for the soup or a non-stick skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium high. Add the soyrizo and sauté, reducing heat as needed, for about 5-7 minutes or until the soyrizo has browned.
  • Either turn off the heat and let the soyrizo sit in the skillet or if you used the soup pot, remove the soyrizo from the pot and put it into a bowl and set aside.
  • Now, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high in a large soup pot.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Sauté, reducing heat as needed, for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  • Pour the jalapenos. green chiles and kidney beans into the pot and stir to combine. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Then sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, chipotle powder and a pinch of salt to the pot and stir to combine everything.
  • Pour the salsa and broth into the pot and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, cook the tater tots, drizzle the frozen tots with the olive oil and spices. Toss to coat them. Then cook according to package directions.
  • Now, add the vegan cream cheese and vegan cheese to the pot. Let the cheeses melt into the soup, stirring occasionally until they have completely melted.
  • Add the cooked soyrizo to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Once the tater tots are done, serve a bowl of soup with tater tots on top as well as cilantro or onions if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1518mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 7mg