Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the flavors of chicken, vegetables, and spices in a rich broth. It is typically served with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. This article offers three variations of tortilla soup: a classic chicken tortilla soup, a vegetarian tortilla soup, and a spicy tortilla soup.
The classic chicken tortilla soup is made with a flavorful broth that is simmered with chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. The vegetarian tortilla soup is a plant-based version of the classic soup, made with a vegetable broth and a variety of vegetables, including corn, zucchini, and bell peppers. The spicy tortilla soup is a variation of the classic soup that adds a kick of heat with the addition of chili peppers and cayenne pepper. All three soups are served with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese, and are sure to warm you up on a cold day.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I
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
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
TORTILLA SOUP
Corn tortillas provide this soup with both its flavor and texture. It's a fast-growing favorite in the Southeast. I especially like this recipe because it can be made quickly and easily and it can serve as an appetizer or a main dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Add chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut tortillas into 1/4-in. strips; fry in hot oil until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels. Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla strips, sour cream and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
THE WORLD'S BEST TORTILLA SOUP
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
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 II
I'm getting tired of seeing the so-called tortilla soup recipes running around that are nothing but a glorified chicken soup with tortillas added. Here's the real McCoy. Similar to the recipe at Houston's restaurant (modified, of course, to suit my tastes) For a beef version check out my recipe #261711.
Provided by Eddie Shipman
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.
- Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.
- Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.
- Let boil for 45 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
- Reduce heat and add 8 oz. cheese. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.
- Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (Masa Flour) for 1 10 ct. package of corn tortillas.
- Mix masa with 1 cup cold water, then add masa flour mix into soup. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa/water mix.
- If you don't want to use the seasoning packet, substitute 1/2 teaspoons cumin + 1 tsp, chili powder.
- You can also use grilled chicken fajita meat for poached diced chicken.
- NOTE: If you use FLOUR tortillas, as some people have, you WILL end up with a "TORTILLA MESS", this recipe is for CORN tortillas. Don't go blaming me and giving me a bad review because you used the wrong stuff.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 1569, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 26.8
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
My husband & I have found this recipe to be nice and thick and tastes similar to Claim Jumper's.
Provided by mama.sears
Categories Stocks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 1538.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 7, Protein 33
SIX-CAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
Tom loves chicken tortilla soup. It's a soup that is served over tortilla chips. Pretty good! This is the easiest one I've found and no one has ever noticed the differece... just open six cans, dump it in a pot, heat it up and voila. Dinner!
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Open all of the the cans.
- Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot.
- Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.
- Serve over tortilla chips in a bowl.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
Easy to make ahead and makes great leftovers too!
Provided by Trey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 796.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
PORK TORTILLA SOUP
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings and fillings.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought tortillas.
- Be careful not to overcook the tortillas, or they will become tough.
- Serve the tortilla soup immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Tortilla soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas, and it's also a perfect meal for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this tortilla soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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