Tortilla soup, a delectable and heartwarming Mexican dish, is a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalizes the taste buds. It's a perfect blend of savory broth, tender chicken or vegetables, and a medley of colorful ingredients like fire-roasted tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic spices. This versatile soup finds its roots in the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where it's often served as a comforting main course or a starter. Brace yourself for a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting this delightful tortilla soup, exploring variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and taste profiles. From classic chicken tortilla soup to hearty vegetarian options and even a smoky black bean version, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating this Mexican masterpiece in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEARTY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH BEANS
This filling chicken tortilla soup will leave bellies full and happy, and is boyfriend-approved. For a spicier soup add a diced jalapeno to the onions, or a 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Garnish soup with shredded jack cheese, avocado, cilantro, lime slices, and crispy tortilla strips if desired.
Provided by Kristen Bailey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom stockpot; and chicken, cover Dutch oven, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate to cool and pour water from Dutch oven into a bowl for later use.
- Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic to onion mixture; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix chicken broth, black beans, Great Northern beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chile peppers, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover Dutch oven, and simmer until soup flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
- Remove bone from chicken and discard. Shred chicken meat into small pieces using your hands or a fork. Add chicken and corn to soup; cover Dutch oven and cook until corn is warmed, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1219.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
TORTILLA SOUP WITH BLACK BEANS
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
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
TORTILLA SOUP WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
Simple and made with pantry staples. A Great homemade last minute meal. Also a good way to use up the bottom of the bag crushed tortilla chips.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium. Cook garlic, chili powder and cumin til fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes with juice, beans, brother, corn, stock and 1 cup water.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
- Add tortilla chips and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Season again with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 68.5, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7
BLACK BEAN, CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP WITH TOASTED TORTILLA STRIPS
Another cooking class recipe. This is a lovely tortilla soup with homemade tortilla strips. The things that make this recipe a little different from the others is the tomato sauce, rice, cilantro and limes. I'm not a big cilantro fan but I loved it in this recipe. I've found that you don't have to flip the tortilla strips if you use foil on the bottom of your baking sheet. Also, the rice is partially cooked so as to not overcook the rice while simmering in the soup. Prep time is if you already have cooked chicken and rice.
Provided by Sabia
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large pot, saute the olive oil, onions and garlic until the onions are transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Next, add the remaining ingredients (except for the cilantro and limes).
- Stir well and allow soup to simmer for 20-30 minutes until ready to serve. Before serving, stir in the cilantro, lime juice and zest to keep their flavors.
- Garnish with sour cream, parmesan cheese and toasted tortilla strips.
- Toasted Tortilla strips: Cut tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips.
- Place the tortilla strips on a large baking sheet (single layered) and spray them with pan spray, or you may baste them with melted butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and place them in a 375 degree oven. Bake until golden and crisp (about 10 minutes).
- Make sure to turn strips over halfway through the baking process.
SPICY BLACK BEAN & CORN TORTILLA SOUP
This recipe is a spicy & hearty soup with a tex-mex taste. I was looking for a filling, good-enough-to-be-a-meal soup that was big on taste and light on fat/dairy. It is best when served with all the garnishes so that each bite has a slightly different mix of the fresh flavor. It can be easily modified to be vegetarian/vegan by using vegetable broth (or base) and soy cheese.
Provided by Ashleybakes
Categories Stocks
Time 50m
Yield 8 bowls or more, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Saute' onion, garlic, & chopped peppers in oil until translucent.
- Add: chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans & corn, vegetable blend, lime juice, tomatillas, and seasonings.
- Simmer 20-30 minutes, then thicken with 3-4 tablespoons cornstarch (add cornstarch to a small amount of cool water until dissolved, then stir into pot). If soup seems too concentrated, you may add water.
- Simmer at a low boil for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado slices for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 1340.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 9, Protein 19.6
EASY VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TORTILLA SOUP
Quick, hearty soup with a bit of a kick. Can be made Vegan by omitting sour cream. Tame the spice down by substituting diced tomatoes for the Ro-Tel. I serve the soup with corn chips, but tri-colored tortilla strips add some visual appeal. I like to leave the black beans whole, but you can make it creamy by mashing the beans.
Provided by eneal1081
Categories Stocks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sautee onion in vegetable oil until onions turn translucent. Add vegetable broth, Ro-Tel, black beans, corn, garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin. Heat to near boiling. Serve in soup bowl and garnish with 1 tbs. of sour cream and sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
CROCKPOT BLACK BEAN TORTILLA SOUP
An easy vegetarian version of tortilla soup. I'm writing it here in its basic, mild form, but you can turn up the heat by adding tabasco, using a hot enchilada sauce, or throwing in some diced jalapeno or chipotle.
Provided by MN_SpiceHunter
Categories Black Beans
Time 8h15m
Yield 5 bowls, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except tortillas in crockpot, cook on low 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly spray both sides of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Cut into thin strips (about 2.5" x 0.5") and spread onto baking sheet. Bake, turning occasionally until crisp, 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle tortilla strips over hot soup and serve immediately.
TORTILLA AND BEAN SOUP
Here's a recipe for a Mexican-style soup that uses lots of beans combined with fresh chicken. The taco seasoning and green chiles make this one spicy - so be careful, and add to your taste. Serve with tortillas.
Provided by Margie C.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the chicken and water in a large pot over high heat. Cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from the pot, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Return the meat to the pot. Add the onion, kidney beans, ranch style beans, pinto beans, black beans, hominy, tomatoes, taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Mix well, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1091.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your tortilla soup. Look for ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and tender black beans.
- Don't skip the toasting step: Toasting the tortillas adds a delicious smoky flavor to the soup. Be sure to keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. I recommend using a homemade chicken or vegetable broth, but you can also use a store-bought broth if you're short on time.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will taste.
- Season the soup to taste: Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, cumin, or chili powder.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for tortilla soup include avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and diced jalapeños.
Conclusion:
Tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tortillas. With its smoky flavor, hearty texture, and customizable toppings, tortilla soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tortilla soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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