Best 3 On The Border Style Tortilla Soup Recipes

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On the Border Tortilla Soup is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty comfort of a classic soup. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a party, this flavorful soup is sure to satisfy. With its blend of roasted tomatoes, tender chicken, spicy chiles, and a rich broth, it's a fiesta in a bowl that will warm you up on a cold day or enliven your taste buds on a warm one.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT ON THE BORDER TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE



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Enjoy a tasty copycat On the Border chicken tortilla soup filled with beans, corn, rice, and salsa, topped with tortilla chips and cheese.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp divided vegetable oil
½ cup chopped red onion
2 pcs minced garlic cloves
¾ tsp ground cumin
15 oz tomato sauce
15 oz rinsed and drained black beans
1 cup drained corn kernels
½ cup On The Border Tomato Salsa
4 tbsp uncooked rice
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 oz On The Border Tortilla Chips
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch Oven, heat half of your oil over medium heat. Saute your red onions until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and ground cumin. Saute briefly.
  • Add in your broth, tomatoes, beans, and corn. Stir continuously then cover the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add On The Border Salsa and rice in the Dutch oven. Cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and transfer the contents of Dutch oven onto separate bowls for serving.
  • Lightly crush the tortilla chips. Garnish the dish with chopped onion, cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.00kcal, Carbohydrate 70.00g, Cholesterol 13.00mg, Fat 22.00g, Fiber 14.00g, Protein 20.00g, SaturatedFat 13.00g, ServingSize 4.00, Sodium 1,892.00mg, Sugar 9.00g

ON THE BORDER TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by barbgreenfield

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 C. On The Border Salsa
2 avocados (mashed with
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3 Tbs. On The Border Salsa)
3 14 oz. cans chicken broth
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 Tbs. uncooked rice
1/2 C. onion, chopped
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1/2 C. cilantro, chopped
1/2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 bag On The Border Tortilla Chips

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in large saucepan. Add chicken breast halves, reduce heat and cook. Remove chicken and cut into bite-size pieces. Add On The Border salsa and rice to broth. Cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Return chicken to sauce pan, add 1/2 of the chopped onion and simmer for 5 minutes. Before serving, add remaining onion and cilantro. To serve, garnish soup with tortilla chips.

TORTILLA SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND LIME



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Tortilla Soup - An adaptation of a recipe from Mexican Light Cooking by our friend Kathi Long, a chef and author in Santa Fe.

Provided by Kathi Long

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Tomato     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Lime     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 5- to 6-inch diameter corn tortillas
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 cup canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with juices
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush 1 side of tortillas with oil; cut in half. Stack halves and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Spread strips on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet.
  • Combine broth, water, tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, cumin and red pepper in saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken; simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with tortilla strips and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of tortilla soup, so feel free to add or omit ingredients according to your taste.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more masa harina or cornstarch. If you want a thinner soup, add more broth.
  • Serve tortilla soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include avocado, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.
  • Tortilla soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tortillas and vegetables, and it can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it mild or spicy, thick or thin, tortilla soup is a soup that everyone will enjoy.

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