Best 7 Jamaican Tortilla Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this guide to creating an authentic and delectable Jamaican tortilla soup. This savory dish combines the essence of Jamaican cuisine with the convenience of a tortilla, resulting in a hearty and flavorful soup that will tantalize your taste buds. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of blending diverse spices, this article will provide you with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to prepare an unforgettable Jamaican tortilla soup that will transport you to the heart of Jamaica's culinary traditions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAURICIO'S TORTILLA SOUP



Mauricio's Tortilla Soup image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 mounded tablespoon Tex-Mex seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 cups hot water
One 10-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles
One 3.5-ounce can green chiles
2 chipotles in adobo, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
3 tablespoons masa harina
1 lime, juiced
5 small corn tortillas, cut into 2-inch strips
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 cup pico de gallo (store-bought)
1 cup crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • For the soup: Put the chicken thigh pieces in a bowl and add the seasoning mix, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove to a plate.
  • Next, add the garlic, bell peppers and onion to the pot and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes more. Stir in the tomato paste, coating the vegetables. Add the browned chicken, chicken stock, hot water, tomatoes and green chiles, green chiles, chipotles and adobo sauce. Stir in the black beans and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the masa harina with 1/2 cup of water and add to the soup. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes; the soup will thicken ever so slightly. Add the lime juice and taste, then adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • For serving: Stir in most of the tortillas just before serving.
  • Serve, topped with the remaining sliced tortillas, scallions, sour cream, pico de gallo and queso fresco.

JAMAICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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This rich chicken soup has a hint of coconut milk and Jamaican spices to give it a unique island flavor. Serve topped with mozzarella, crispy tortilla strips and a wedge of lime.

Provided by Marie Johnston

Categories     Tortilla Soup

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup chopped carrot
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups crispy tortilla strips
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill for medium heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the grill, and cut into chunks.
  • In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, bouillon and carrot. Season with allspice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Pour in the tomato, coconut milk and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Ladle into bowls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and tortilla strips. Squeeze juice onto soup from lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SOPA DE TORTILLA (REAL MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP)



Sopa de Tortilla (Real Mexican Tortilla Soup) image

Corn tortilla strips in a chicken broth seasoned with tomatoes and pasilla chile. An authentic Mexican soup served with avocado, Mexican cheese, and crema.

Provided by jackie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 1h14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

vegetable oil, or as needed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
3 dried pasilla chile peppers, seeded
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
¾ cup diced cotija cheese
2 tablespoons crema fresca (fresh cream)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips in batches and fry until brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  • Fry pasilla chiles in the same pan, being careful not to burn them, until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine 1 fried pasilla pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in chicken granules and parsley. Cover and simmer over low heat until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and discard parsley.
  • Divide fried tortilla strips among 4 bowls. Pour soup on top of tortilla strips and garnish with diced avocado and cotija cheese. Cut remaining fried pasilla peppers into thin strips and sprinkle over soup. Add Mexican crema to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 706.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

JAMAICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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This rich chicken soup has a hint of coconut milk and Jamaican spices to give it a unique island flavor. Serve topped with mozzarella, crispy tortilla strips and a wedge of lime.

Provided by Marie Johnston

Categories     Tortilla Soup

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup chopped carrot
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups crispy tortilla strips
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill for medium heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the grill, and cut into chunks.
  • In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, bouillon and carrot. Season with allspice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Pour in the tomato, coconut milk and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Ladle into bowls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and tortilla strips. Squeeze juice onto soup from lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

JAMAICAN TORTILLA SOUP



Jamaican Tortilla Soup image

This rich chicken soup has a hint of coconut milk and Jamaican spices to give it a unique island flavor. Serve topped with mozzarella, crispy tortilla strips and a wedge of lime.

Provided by Marie Johnston

Categories     Tortilla Soup

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup chopped carrot
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups crispy tortilla strips
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill for medium heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the grill, and cut into chunks.
  • In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, bouillon and carrot. Season with allspice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Pour in the tomato, coconut milk and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Ladle into bowls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and tortilla strips. Squeeze juice onto soup from lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP



Mexican Tortilla Soup image

The presentation of this soup is so pretty...its zippy taste is even better! --Julie Ferron

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium dried ancho pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 large avocado, peeled and diced
1 medium lime, sliced and quartered

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ancho pepper and water; let stand for 20 minutes or until pepper is softened. Drain and discard water; set pepper aside., In a large saucepan, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Add half of the tortilla strips; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips; set aside., Drain saucepan, reserving 2 teaspoons of oil. In reserved oil, cook the onion, garlic and ancho pepper over low heat until onion is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add tomatoes. Cover and process until smooth., Return mixture to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until mixture has thickened to the consistency of tomato paste, 10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the cilantro, salt and, if desired, cayenne. Divide cheese and avocado among six bowls; top with the soup, tortilla strips and quartered lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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This easy Mexican tortilla soup features fried tortilla strips in a tomato-based broth seasoned with pasilla chiles. Delicious served as tradition dictates: with panela cheese and avocado.

Provided by Carlos Campos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 pasilla chiles - seeded, deveined, and cut into strips
1 small small onion, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 sprigs fresh mint
1 sprig fresh oregano
2 quarts chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 avocados, diced
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican queso fresco, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut tortillas in half and slice crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil until fully coated. Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pasilla chiles; cook and stir until light brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chiles to a plate. Add onion to the saucepan; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return chiles to the pan; add mint and oregano. Simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Add chicken bouillon; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes more. Discard mint and oregano. Garnish with the tortilla strips, avocados, and queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1112.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have ripe tomatoes, you can roast them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes to bring out their sweetness.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. This soup is very forgiving, so you can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could add some chopped cilantro or jalapeño for a little extra spice.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include avocado, sour cream, salsa, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Jamaican 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 chicken or turkey. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying soup, give Jamaican tortilla soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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