Best 7 Texas Thick Spicy Tortilla Soup Recipes

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Welcome food enthusiasts, to the realm of delectable flavors and bold spices! Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Texas, where we unveil the secrets of a beloved dish: the Texas Thick Spicy Tortilla Soup. This hearty and soul-warming soup is a symphony of flavors, a perfect blend of heat, spice, and comfort.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with three irresistible variations of this iconic soup. First up, the Classic Texas Thick Spicy Tortilla Soup is a timeless recipe that stays true to tradition. Packed with tender chicken, roasted poblano peppers, corn, and black beans, this soup is a hearty and flavorful delight.

For those who crave an extra kick, the Spicy Roasted Poblano Tortilla Soup is sure to deliver. This version amps up the heat with a generous portion of roasted poblano peppers, creating a smoky, spicy, and utterly addictive soup. Poblano peppers are roasted to intensify their flavor, before being blended with a medley of spices and fresh ingredients for a soup that packs a punch.

Last but not least, the Vegetarian Texas Thick Tortilla Soup is a hearty and flavorful option for those who prefer a meatless meal. This plant-based soup is brimming with roasted poblano peppers, corn, black beans, and an array of vegetables, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth.

Whether you prefer your tortilla soup classic, spicy, or vegetarian, this article has you covered. Let's dive into these recipes and explore the wonderful world of Texas Thick Spicy Tortilla Soup!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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Warm up to a bowl of spicy tortilla soup by pureeing chiles, onion, tomatoes and garlic, and then simmering with shredded chicken and broth. Top this popular Mexican soup with crunchy tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime juice.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 2 seeded, soaked ancho chiles, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes and 2 garlic cloves; fry in oil. Add 6 cups chicken broth, 4 torn corn tortillas, some shredded cooked chicken and 1/2 cup cilantro; simmer until thick. Add salt; garnish with crisp tortilla strips, Mexican cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime juice.
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TEXAS THICK & SPICY TORTILLA SOUP



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I came up with this after several attempts and still tweaking. Starting with a bland one I found in a cookbook and deleted and added until I got the taste and consistency I liked. Most of the ones I had tried were watery and bland. This is a hot soup. If you don't like hot and spicy, don't make it ,,, you won't like it. I'm from Texas where we like our women, chili and most everything else hot. To make it even hotter, add the whole can of Rotel and leave the Jalapeño seeds in. This will generously serve 6 people. Add garnish if you must or just pour it up and enjoy with a cool glass of iced tea or man beverage of your choice. You can use generic brands for the ingredients but if you are health conscious, check the labels for fat and cholesterol content. The generics I have looked at are usually higher in both compared to name brands.

Provided by Terpen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 quarts, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (13 ounce) can shredded cooked chicken breasts, - 98% fat free
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced (3-inch )
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, Fat Free
1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
8 corn tortillas, cut into small triangular wedges

Steps:

  • Pour Chicken Broth into 6 quart stockpot.
  • Drain water from chicken, break apart and add to the broth.
  • Add 1/2 of the pkg of Taco Seasoning... save the rest for next time.
  • Add 1/2 of the can of Beans.
  • Add 1/2 of the can of Rotel.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for the Corn Tortillas.
  • Rinse cans with water and add to the pot .add additional water to your preference as it will boil down and thicken.
  • Start on medium heat until reaching a low boil while continuously stirring. Drop to a low heat and continue cooking for at least an hour, frequently stirring , tasting and monitoring consistency. Add water to thin, more beans to thicken.
  • Once to your liking, add the corn tortilla wedges and cook for another 15 minutes. If you add them too soon, they will dissolve.

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.

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.

TEXAS TORTILLA SOUP



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

Provided by bssagman

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large jalapeno peppers, chopped and seeded
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, diced
6 celery ribs, diced
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (i use boiled chicken and a lot more)
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
4 cups chicken stock
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in large kettle and saute onion, jalapeno, garlic, carrots, celery & chicken. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Combine all spices & Tabasco. Coat vegetable mixture withe spices. chicken stock and bay leaves. Simmer 1 hour, add lime juice. Serve over fried corn tortilla strips. (I just use tortilla chips like Tostitos.).

TEXAS CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This soup has a great flavor! I found the recipe in the local newspaper, but changed it up a little. My kids even like it, but they like spicy foods!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups baby carrots
1 lb raw boneless skinless chicken
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
tortilla chips
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions, jalapeno, garlic, carrots and raw chicken.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in seasonings.
  • Add tomatoes and chicken broth.
  • Stir well and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve, crumble tortilla chips in the bottom of individual soup bowls.
  • Fill bowls with soup and top with cheese.

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:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance. This will make the cooking process go much smoother.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. Like it spicier? Add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. Want it more creamy? Add more cream or sour cream.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This Texas Thick Spicy Tortilla Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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