Incredibly Hearty Vegan Tortilla Soup

Step 1
Combine rice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and crushed red pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Toast rice until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked through according to package directions, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat and cook onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add frozen corn and saute until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pinto, black, and kidney beans, tomatoes with their juices, coriander, remaining 1 tablespoon cumin, remaining 1 tablespoon paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and add tortilla strips. Once rice is cooked, add it to the soup.

Step 3
Cook tortilla soup over medium heat until tortillas begin to break down and thicken the broth, about 30 minutes. Add lime zest and juice and cook for 5 minutes more.

Step 4
Serve hot and garnish with coarsely crumbled tortilla chips.