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**Tortilla Soup: A Culinary Journey Through Mexican Flavors**

Hailing from the heart of Mexico, tortilla soup, also known as sopa de tortilla, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine. This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of crispy tortilla strips, a rich tomato-based broth, and an array of tantalizing ingredients that come together to create a symphony of flavors. Its versatility allows for endless variations, making it a beloved dish across households and restaurants alike. As you embark on this culinary journey, be prepared to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a contemporary twist, this article presents a collection of tortilla soup recipes that cater to every palate.

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SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners or quick lunches. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carton (32 ounces) plus 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
Crushed tortilla chips and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add corn; cook 10 minutes longer. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
About 1 1/4 teaspoons chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups hot water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
3 tablespoons cornmeal
5 small corn tortillas
Diced avocado
Diced red onion
Sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
Other suggested toppings: Grated Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Start by mixing together the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chilli powder, the garlic powder and salt. Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Set the rest of the spice mixture aside. Bake until the chicken is cooked all the way through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven. Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside.
  • Next, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Throw in the onions, green and red bell peppers and garlic. Throw in a tablespoon of the spice mixture used to season the chicken. Add a little extra chilli powder (about 1/4 teaspoon) for heat. Stir to cook the vegetables until they begin to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cubed chicken and diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add the chicken broth, hot water and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained black beans. Next, mix together the cornmeal with 1/2 cup water. Add the mixture to the pot, and then simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. Give it a taste and add salt or seasonings as needed; be sure to not under salt it!
  • Cut the tortillas into uniform 2- to 3-inch strips. Stir most of them into the soup just before serving. This is what makes tortilla soup tortilla soup! Turn off the heat and get ready to serve it up. Ladle the soup into a bowl, then add avocado, red onion, sour cream, cilantro and extra tortilla strips to the top. The more toppings on tortilla soup, the merrier.

CLASSIC TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 56m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
4 large plum tomatoes
1 small white onion, or a 1-inch-thick slice of a large white onion, peeled
1 medium dried New Mexico chile, stemmed, seeded and torn into large pieces
2 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Mexican sour cream or regular sour cream
2 avocados, peeled and diced into 1/2- inch cubes or slices
Queso fresco or mild feta, crumbled
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • For the soup: Heat a heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic, tomatoes, onion and New Mexico chile in the pan. Using tongs, turn the vegetables occasionally during cooking to ensure charring on all sides. Remove the vegetables once slightly blackened on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the peel from the garlic. Add the charred vegetables to the blender with the tortilla pieces and 2 cups chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan and add the remaining 4 cups chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • For the tortilla strips: In a medium, heavy skillet, pour enough oil to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • To serve: Ladle the soup into 6 individual serving bowls. Serve with sour cream, avocados, cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

THE WORLD'S BEST TORTILLA SOUP



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Tired of generic tortilla soups? Try an intoxicating medley of rich flavors, vegetables, and wholesome food.

Provided by Velveteen Lion

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

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 large fresh tomatoes, diced
2 Anaheim chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole rotisserie chicken, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 lime, sliced into wedges
3 cups crushed corn chips
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 avocado - peeled, seeded, and sliced
3 sprigs cilantro, diced

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cans of chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Add fresh tomatoes.
  • Mix Anaheim chile peppers, jalapeno pepper, cumin, chili powder, and pepper into the pot. Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls; twist 1 lime wedge into each bowl. Top with corn chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, avocado slices, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 109.6 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 1074.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE



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Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What's even better? It comes together in one pot.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1 lb chicken breasts ((2 medium))
20 oz crushed tomatoes
32 oz chicken broth
14 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
14 oz corn (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, divided (reserve 1/4 of it for garnish))
1 lime (juiced)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
8 corn tortillas ((6" tortillas))
1 large avocado (diced)
1 lime (cut into wedges, to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
  • Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
  • Add whole chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes then add lime juice.
  • Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TORTILLA SOUP WITH BLACK BEANS



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Beans, a good-quality pantry staple, make this meal healthy, delicious, and affordable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Cook garlic and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice), beans, broth, corn, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring soup to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add tortilla chips; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve soup with lime wedges and, if desired, more chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13 g

NEIMAN MARCUS CAFE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Love their soup? Don't want the uppity atmosphere? Here you go! Makes about a gallon. It was great for something different. My family loves soup but have exhausted all of our recipes. We loved it, tell me what you think. I found this on a "secret recipe" forum. Chef's name is Robert Metz.

Provided by xDAVEx

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 gallon, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 lb unsalted butter
1 small red onion, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 -4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 ounces taco seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
6 soft corn tortillas, shredded
1 lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped
4 -6 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
3/4 ounce cheddar cheese spread
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pint heavy cream

Steps:

  • Sauté first 7 ingredients in large stockpot until tender.
  • Stir in garlic and taco seasoning.
  • Add chicken stock, corn tortillas and cooked chicken breast.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro and Cheddar cheese spread, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add baking soda; stir well.
  • When foaming subsides, add heavy cream and simmer 30 minutes more.
  • Garnish with baked tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1535.9, Fat 133.3, SaturatedFat 78.1, Cholesterol 439.8, Sodium 1109.2, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 43.1

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your tortilla soup the best flavor.
  • Roast your tomatoes and peppers: Roasting tomatoes and peppers intensifies their flavor and gives the soup a smoky taste.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overcook the soup: Tortilla soup is best when it is cooked just until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. Overcooking the soup will make the vegetables mushy and the chicken tough.
  • Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings: Tortilla soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can make a tortilla soup that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying soup, give tortilla soup a try.

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