I accidentally add the soy curls too soon. Is my soup going to be ok?

Yes! We did that a few times and the soup still turned out great. The soy curls are just a pinch better adding them later (browned and not soggy), but do not panic. Your soup will still be delicious.

How's the spice level of this dish?

It depends on your spice tolerance. Paul says it was barely a medium heat, but Liz thought it was a bit too spicy.

How can I adjust the spice?

If you want things less spicy, just reduce the cayenne pepper and chili powder and swap the jalapeño for bell peppers. For more spiciness, add more cayenne or add more jalapeños!

Vegan Taco Soup With Soy Curls

Name: Vegan Taco Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 Cups Soy Curls; 6 cups Hot Water and 2 Tablespoons Better than Bouillon No Beef Broth Paste: (see Note 1); 2-4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, as needed; 1 White or Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 Jalapeño, Finely Chopped (see Note 2); 2-3 Large Cloves of Garlic, Pressed; 2 - 10 ounce cans Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles; 1 - 14 ounce can of Tomato Sauce or Tomato Puree; 1 - 15 ounce can Pinto Beans; 1 - 15 ounce can Black Beans; Frozen or Canned Sweet Corn, Optional; 1.5 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder; 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder; 3/4 Teaspoon Salt; 3/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/8 Cayenne Pepper Powder; 1 Bay Leaf; Creamy Avocado Slices; Crispy Tortilla Strips or Tortilla Chips (See Note 3); Vegan Cheese Shreds; Our Homemade Vegan Sour Cream; Sliced Green Onions; Lime Juice; Fresh Cilantro

Description

Vegan Taco Soup is a cozy and comforting soup that is just bursting with the best flavor, with soy curls acting as a beef sub!

Ingredients

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For the Vegan Taco Soup

3 cups Soy Curls
6 cups Hot Water and 2 Tablespoons Better than Bouillon No Beef Broth Paste: (see Note 1)
2-4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, as needed
1 White or Yellow Onion, Diced
1 Jalapeño, Finely Chopped (see Note 2)
2-3 Large Cloves of Garlic, Pressed
2 - 10 ounce cans Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1 - 14 ounce can of Tomato Sauce or Tomato Puree
1 - 15 ounce can Pinto Beans
1 - 15 ounce can Black Beans
Frozen or Canned Sweet Corn, Optional

Spices (or use Taco Seasoning packet)

1.5 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/8 Cayenne Pepper Powder
1 Bay Leaf

Optional Garnishes

Creamy Avocado Slices
Crispy Tortilla Strips or Tortilla Chips (See Note 3)
Vegan Cheese Shreds
Our Homemade Vegan Sour Cream
Sliced Green Onions
Lime Juice
Fresh Cilantro

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Instructions

Soak the Soy Curls: Fill a large bowl or large measuring cup with hot water. Add the No Beef to the water and mix well. Add the soy curls and make sure to get them covered in the broth. Let soak for 10 minutes.
IMPORTANT: For the next step, make sure to reserve at least 3 cups of the broth. DO NOT DUMP IT. It is ok if you do not get every bit of soy curl out of the broth: they will still be delicious and they will help thicken the soup.
Brown the Soy Curls: Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Add oil and let it come to heat (let it shimmer). Squeeze out excess water from the soy curls by hand and add them to the pot. Stir often to make sure they get an even cook. If you want to go the extra mile, you can add about half of the spices now to coat and flavor the soy curls. When done, remove from pot and set aside for now.
Cook the Diced Onions, Jalapeno, and Garlic: Add more oil if needed. Add the diced onion and cook until they turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Then add the jalapeños and lightly soften them, about 1 minute. Finally add the garlic and lightly brown it, about 1 minute.
Add the Liquids and Flavoring: Add the reserved broth, canned tomatoes and chilies, tomato sauce, beans, bay leaf, and spices to the pot. Let come to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add the Corn and Soy Curls: Add the corn (if using) and cooked soy curls to the pot and let cook for 5 to 10 minutes more.
Garnish and Enjoy: Ladled some of the hot soup into a bowl and then garnish with your favorite toppings. There you go! Vegan Taco Soup!

Notes

Note 1: Any vegetable broth can work to replace the No Beef, one to one. But we think this concentrated stock paste is economical and delicious. Note that some of this is for the soy curl soak. You're going to need to reserve 3 cups of the mix for the soup's broth. Don't worry, it'll make sense in the instructions. This way we don't let any broth go to waste!
Note 2: If you want things less spicy, just reduce the cayenne pepper and chili powder and swap the jalapeño for bell peppers. For more spiciness, add more cayenne or add more jalapeños!
Note 3: These can be made easily with corn tortillas in an air fryer!
Note 4: If you accidentally add the soy curls too early, don't panic. The recipe will still turn out great!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Mexican