Are you craving a warm, hearty, and flavorful soup that will tantalize your taste buds and fill you up on a chilly day? Look no further than pumpkin tortilla soup, a delightful blend of sweet pumpkin, savory spices, and creamy broth. This comforting soup is a perfect way to celebrate the fall season and enjoy the goodness of pumpkin. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the art of crafting pumpkin tortilla soup perfection.
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PUMPKIN TORTILLA SOUP
Pumpkin, Rotel®, and other Southwestern flavors combine with tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese to make a hearty, satisfying soup. The optional garnishes allow you to personalize your soup, with any combination that strikes your fancy. Take some of everything, or just what you like!
Provided by Bibi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place diced tomatoes with chiles, pumpkin, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and garlic into the bowl of a food processor and puree until texture is uniformly smooth, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Pour pureed mixture into a 6-quart pot and add chicken broth, bouillon, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to boil, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer, 45 to 60 minutes. Add chicken and simmer for 30 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line half sheet baking pans with parchment paper.
- Brush each tortilla with oil on each side, slice into 1/2-inch pieces, and spread onto the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese. Top with sour cream, avocado, lime, jalapeno, and cilantro as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1052.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
PUMPKIN TORTILLA SOUP PERFECTION!
Tickle you taste buds with this Hearty, Comforting, Spicy Soup. It is thicken with pumpkin puree and tomato paste. A culinary flavor explosion from the onion, garlic, lime, chipotle and dried chili. Textures you mouth will enjoy from the crisp tortillas, to creamy avocados. Use either the guajillo chile a pointed, long and narrow with a shiny, deep red skin. It can be rather hot and is used to round out the flavor in both sauces and in cooked dishes. OR you can use the Ancho which is deep reddish-brown in color, the rich, slightly fruity and is the sweetest of the dried chiles. Give it a try you'll be happy you did!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 2m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Coat breast with salt, pepper and cardamom. Heat oil in a pot medium high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and remove setting a side. Will not be completely cooked at this point.
- Add to pot onion, garlic and carrots saute till tender about 5 minutes adding a touch more oil if needed.
- Add chiles.
- Add wine to deglaze and reduce completely.
- Add tomato paste and stir to coat onion mixture. Cook 3 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add pumpkin puree stir in and follow with chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Dice browned chicken and add to pot.
- Add corn and 2 tablespoon cilantro. Simmer till tortillas are ready.
- Meanwhile heat inch oil and fry corn tortilla strips in batches. When browned remove to paper towel to drain and season with salt.
- These are tempting so you may want to fry a couple extra. ;).
- In bowls place tortilla strips, ladle soup over tortillas.
- Garnish with additional cilantro, avocados, sour cream and lime slices to be squeezed over soup.
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree: Making your own pumpkin puree is easy and ensures the best flavor. Simply roast a pumpkin, scoop out the flesh, and puree it in a food processor or blender.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the ground beef, do it in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help the beef brown evenly and prevent it from steaming.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this soup give it a warm and flavorful taste. Be sure to use a good quality chili powder and cumin.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and tortilla chips are all great options.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting soup, give this pumpkin tortilla soup a try.
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