Best 7 Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipes

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**Savor the Bold Flavors of Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup: A Culinary Journey through Authentic Mexican Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Mexico with our tantalizing Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup. This traditional dish is a symphony of bold flavors, a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients, and a testament to the vibrant culinary heritage of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the symphony of spices, the warmth of chili peppers, the richness of tomatoes, and the freshness of cilantro. Our collection of recipes caters to every palate, offering variations that range from classic to contemporary, vegetarian to meat-lover's delight. Whether you prefer a smoky chipotle twist or a touch of tangy tomatillo, our recipes guide you through the art of crafting an exceptional tortilla soup experience. Unleash your inner chef and let the aromas of Mexico fill your kitchen as you create a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing and your heart yearning for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 corn tortillas
2 (32-ounce) boxes or cans low-sodium chicken broth
Chicken bones, reserved from Day 2
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium jalapenos, sliced
1 lime, juiced
2 ears grilled corn, reserved from Day 1
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
8 ounces crumbled feta, queso fresco, or other fresh white cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut tortillas into 1/2-inch-thick strips and arrange them on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake them 5 to 10 minutes, or until crispy.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth and chicken bones to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Place a colander over a second large saucepan and strain the broth through it. When the bones are cool enough to handle, pick off the remaining meat and add it to the strained broth. Stir in the onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, and lime juice. Heat about 5 minutes more to blend flavors.
  • Cut the corn from the cobs and add it to the soup. Divide the baked tortilla strips among 4 bowls. Ladle in the soup and serve with bowls of cilantro leaves, cubed avocado, and crumbled cheese to use as toppings at the table.

GINA'S HOT AND SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced Mexican style tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons
1 (12-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Sour cream, for topping
Monterey Jack, shredded, for topping
2 limes, wedged

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Saute the onions. Add bell pepper, jalapenos, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions become translucent. Add the cumin and stir until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro. Add the diced chicken and cook through for about 10 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and divide the crushed tortilla chips between the bowls. Top with sour cream, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges.

SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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This recipe is from 'Mexico- One plate at a time' by Rick Bayless. It is very different from the usual tortilla soups. The soup is quite thin but so flavorful & spicy. I added cumin although the actual recipe does not call for it.

Provided by daisy M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 corn tortillas
4 cloves garlic, whole
1 medium white onions or 1 medium red onion, chopped
2 dried pasilla peppers or 1 ancho chili (can add more based on spice preference)
4 -6 plum tomatoes or 2 medium round tomatoes, roughly chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 sprig epazote
salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces queso fresco or 6 ounces any crumbly cheese
6 ounces cheddar cheese or 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 large lime, sliced
cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut tortillas into 1/4 inch strips.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown and crisp.
  • Add oil to a saucepan and heat.
  • When hot, add the dried chiles and quickly fry for 30 sec until they crisp up.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Add garlic and onion to the oil.
  • Reduce heat and cook them until golden.
  • Add them along with chiles to a food processor.
  • Add tomatoes to the food processor.
  • Blend all into a smooth puree.
  • Set a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add puree and keep stirring until the puree thickens to a dark red paste (takes almost 10 minutes).
  • Now add the broth, cumin and epazote to the paste.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil and then cover partially and simmer over a low flame for 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt.
  • Divide cheeses and avocado among soup bowls.
  • Add a ladle of soup and top with some tortilla chips and cilantro.
  • Serve lime slices alongside.

SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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Make and share this Spicy Tortilla Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kjb9455

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons oil
1 chopped onion
2 chopped jalapenos
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
16 ounces beef broth
16 ounces chicken broth
20 ounces water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (or chili mix)
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (add another 1/2 tsp if you like lemon pepper)
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or LA Gold Red Pepper Sauce)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 cup of shredded mexican cheese
tortilla chips
add fajita meat (optional) or ground meat, with taco seasoning when serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté first 3 ingredients. Then add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Thats it:).
  • When serving add crushed up tortilla chips and shredded Mexican Cheese along with the meat (ground meat with taco seasoning or fajita meat) of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 2498.2, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.4, Protein 14

SPICY MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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Discover the jalapeño-fueled heat of our Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup. This Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup recipe is topped with cheese and crushed chips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
2 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, jalapeños and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add chicken breasts, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from saucepan; shred with fork. Return chicken to soup; stir. Simmer 25 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add corn and cilantro; stir. Simmer 10 min. Serve topped with cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

PORK TORTILLA SOUP



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Add something spicy to your family's Mexican night! Serve this pork soup with tortilla chips at the bottom of the bowls.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound pork boneless sirloin or loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix
3 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), cut into 1-inch squares
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
4 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except tortilla strips in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until pork is tender. Stir gently before serving. Place some tortilla strips into bottom of each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg

SPICY MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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This kicked-up soup features sautéed onions and spicy peppers combined with chicken, corn, tomatoes and black beans all simmered in a delicious broth. The result is an ultra-flavorful soup your family will love!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 large onion, diced
2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Mexican Tortilla Flavor Infused Broth
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup Tortilla chips or strips

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, corn, beans, tomatoes, broth and chicken and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips or strips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 651.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • To make the soup spicier, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add a pinch of chipotle powder for a smoky flavor.
  • If you don't have corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead. Just cut them into 1-inch strips before frying.
  • For a vegetarian version of the soup, omit the chicken and add more vegetables such as black beans, corn, or zucchini.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook the soup according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or cheese.

Conclusion:

This spicy Mexican tortilla soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. The soup is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try!

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