Recipe - White Bean Tortilla Soup With Basil And Orange

1 small Onion; chopped
2 Cloves garlic; minced
One orange; grated , zest of
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 cup Vegetable broth
1 cup Water
1 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes;
chopped
1 15 ounce can white beans;
drained
One fourth cup Thinly cut or sliced up basil leaves
1 small Zucchini; thinly cut or sliced up
4 Corn tortillas; cut into
1/2"
; strips
Salt & pepper to taste
Grated pecorino or Parmesan
cheese; (optional)

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion, garlic,
and orange zest in oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, water, tomatoes,
beans, and basil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer slowly,
about 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini and tortilla strips. Cover and simmer 3
minutes to heat through. Season with salt & pepper. Sprinkle cheese on top,
if desired.

By "Karen C. Greenlee" greenlee@bellsouth.net on Mar 13, 1999.

Recipe by: Veggie Life, March, 1999

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