Best 5 Chickpea Tortilla Soup Recipes

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**Savor the Deliciousness of Chickpea Tortilla Soup: A Culinary Journey of Two Beloved Recipes**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that brings together two delectable recipes featuring the humble yet versatile chickpea. Embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets of creating a hearty and flavorful chickpea tortilla soup, a dish that weaves together the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of a classic soup. Discover the art of crafting a rich and aromatic broth infused with spices, vegetables, and the goodness of chickpeas, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate.

Explore the secrets of preparing a zesty and refreshing tomatillo salsa, a vibrant condiment that adds a burst of freshness and tang to your chickpea tortilla soup. Learn the art of selecting the ripest tomatillos, roasting them to perfection, and blending them with a medley of herbs, spices, and tangy lime juice. Enhance your culinary skills as you master the techniques for creating a creamy avocado crema, a luscious and velvety sauce that adds a touch of richness and creaminess to your soup, balancing the vibrant flavors with a smooth and satisfying texture.

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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I



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This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
1 cup white hominy
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
crushed tortilla chips
sliced avocado
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 943.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN-TORTILLA SOUP



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In this tortilla soup, chicken and broth are simmered with cilantro for Southwestern flair. The hot soup is topped with strips of toasted tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (3 to 4 pieces)
2 cups cilantro stems and sprigs plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil
4 plum tomatoes
2 small onions, halved lengthwise (unpeeled)
4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup rinsed, drained canned chickpeas
5 fresh corn tortillas (5 1/2-inch diameter), cut in 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/2 small avocado
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine chicken, 2 cups cilantro, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch dice. Strain broth through a fine strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth; reserve. Wipe out pot.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium-high until hot. Add 3 tomatoes, onions, and garlic; cover and cook, turning vegetables occasionally, until skins are nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. When vegetables are cool enough to handle, remove skins, stems, and cores; discard. Place tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a blender with 1/2 cup reserved broth; blend until smooth. Scrape mixture into saucepan; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and darker, about 6 minutes. Stir in remaining broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, corn, chickpeas, and chicken. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tortilla strips on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes, turning once or twice. Cool.
  • Finely dice avocado; gently rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl. Finely dice remaining tomato, and add to avocado with lime juice, jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Re-warm soup; ladle into bowls. Garnish with avocado mixture, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 g, Cholesterol 54 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, Sodium 724 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cooking oil, garlic, white onion, tomato, green chilli, black beans, frozen corn, salt, pepper, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, tortilla strip, fresh cilantro

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon cooking oil, of preference
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons white onion, diced
¼ cup tomato, diced
1 tablespoon green chilli, diced
¼ cup black beans
¼ cup frozen corn
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chicken broth, or veggie broth
1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
tortilla strip, for garnish
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pot over a medium heat, add oil, garlic and onion. Cook until onion starts to become translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, corn, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until all ingredients are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth, stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Add chicken and allow to heat through.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of tortilla strips and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1290 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 15 grams

CHICKPEA SOUP I



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This bean soup can be made in 45 minutes. Substitute vegetable broth to create a vegetarian alternative.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tomato, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 570.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This version of tortilla soup arises from a dish served at the Rose Garden restaurant in Anthony, Texas. We've streamlined the original recipe, using chicken legs as the base of the stock, pulling off the meat when it's tender, and adding couple of beef bones to give the broth extra depth. Laila Santana, whose mother, Dalila Garcia, owns the Rose Garden, told us the recipe lends itself to improvisation. That it does, so feel free to tweak it to your tastes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, editors' pick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or legs
1 pound beef bones, or a cut of beef with a lot of bone in it like short ribs, optional
1 medium onion, quartered leave the skin on
1 head garlic, halved across the equator leave the skin on
1/4 cup vegetable oil, or more as needed
6 corn tortillas
Salt
2 tablespoons canned chipotle chilies in adobo, or to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, pitted, peeled and cubed
4 to 8 ounces plain melting cheese, like mozzarella not fresh, Oaxaca or Jack, shredded or cubed
Lime wedges for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, the beef bones if you're using them, 3 of the onion quarters and the garlic in a large pot. Add water just to cover (about 10 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the liquid bubbles gently. Cook, skimming the foam off the surface every now and then, until the chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, put the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, fry 2 of the tortillas (one at a time if necessary), turning once, until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes per tortilla. Drain on paper towels. Cut the 4 remaining tortillas into strips, add them to the skillet and fry, stirring to separate them, until crisp and golden, another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while they're still warm.
  • When the chicken is tender, transfer it to a plate or cutting board with tongs or a slotted spoon (or put it in the fridge or freezer so it cools faster). When it's cool enough to handle, shred the meat with your fingers, discarding the bones and the skin. (If you used beef, discard it or save it for another use.)
  • While the chicken is cooling, strain the stock and discard the solids. Peel the remaining quarter of an onion and put it in a blender with the chipotle, 1/4 cup of the cilantro and a sprinkle of salt. Crumble in the two whole fried tortillas and add enough stock to fill the blender a little more than halfway. Purée until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
  • Pour the purée and remaining stock back into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles gently and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, taste and add more salt if necessary. Divide the avocados, the cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro among 4 to 6 bowls. Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with the fried tortilla strips. Serve immediately with lime wedges if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 766, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 815 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use dried chickpeas for a more flavorful soup. If you don't have time to soak them overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Roast the vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will give them a deeper flavor and help them to hold their shape better.
  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the soup. Cumin, chili powder, and paprika are all great options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Sour cream, avocado, and cilantro are all popular choices, but you can also try adding things like crumbled tortilla chips, shredded cheese, or a dollop of salsa.

Conclusion:

Chickpea tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.

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