TORTILLA SOUP - THIS IS THE ONE! RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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Tortilla Soup - This is THE one! Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by SallySmo

Number Of Ingredients 18

Toppings:
3-4 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
6 corn tortillas, chopped in roughly 1" squares
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
2 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 bay leaves
6 C chicken stock
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Chicken from one Rotisserie Baked chicken, rough chop
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1-2 avocados, sliced
Fresh cilantro
Corn tortillas, sliced into 1/2" strips and fried crisp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped tortillas, garlic and onion. Saute 2-3 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder. Saute additional minute to bring out the flavor of the spices (and make the house smell good). Add bay leaves and chicken stock and pepper. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt if necessary depending on saltiness of stock. While soup simmers it's a good time to fry the tortillas for garnish. Preheat 1/2-3/4 cups of vegetable oil in a small skillet. Cut tortillas in strips. When oil is hot enough to bubble when tortillas hit the oil, put in enough strips to cover the bottom. Strips are done when they start to turn a golden brown color. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and repeat process with remaining strips. Remove and discard bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, pulse to blend but don't completely puree. You're doing this to thicken the soup but you still want to be able to identify some bits of onion. Stir in chicken pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes then add 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and heat for another 5 minutes before serving. Garnish soup with shredded cheeses, avocado and tortilla strips.

Andrea V (Andrea)
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's healthy and filling too.


Saidu Mohammed
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste, and it always turns out great.


Farhet Ahmad
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Mia Luzarraga
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


iLP 213
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This is the best tortilla soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md Mahebul
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Rokhan Khan
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I love that this soup is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Nishant Bhandari
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Jaci Huntington
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Lisa-maree Malachos
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This is the best tortilla soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


CYB3R BL4D3S
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the crispy tortilla strips on top.


Ephantus Maina
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I'm not usually a fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's the perfect comfort food.


Dawson Zamora
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's healthy and filling too.


ProDuxer Dubz
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste, and it always turns out great.


Issa Othman
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Sheena Walsh
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This tortilla soup is the bomb! It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.