Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican dish that is made with a broth, tomatoes, chiles, beans, and corn. It is often served with tortilla strips, avocado, onion, and cilantro. This delicious and hearty soup is perfect for a cold day or as a quick and easy weeknight meal. There are many different recipes for tortilla soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for chicken or beef broth, while others use vegetable broth. Some recipes include cheese or sour cream, while others do not. And, of course, the heat level can be adjusted to your liking. No matter how you make it, tortilla soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VEGETARIAN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
One thing I've missed in the years of my being vegetarian is the delicious tortilla soup a local Mexican restaurant makes. I've finally mastered my vegetarian version, that can easily be vegan if the cheese isn't added at the end. My omnivore boyfriend thinks it's divine! Black beans can be added for extra protein.
Provided by april
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet and lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Heat peanut oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; saute until zucchini is slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix vegetable broth, chili powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir cilantro into soup and remove stockpot from heat.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 621.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
Chicken tortilla soup with avocado is a dish from the Southwest that, typical to Southwestern cuisine, uses Mexican ingredients. Avocado is not always added, but it adds a fresh, creamy element to complement the soup's usually spicy broth and crisp tortilla strips. This dish can also be stewed for a few hours on low in a Crock-Pot to help develop the flavors. It's a hearty soup that can serve as a full meal instead of just a starter.
Provided by By The Lake
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute the chicken breasts on both sides in a skillet until cooked. Let the chicken cool and then shred it.
- Pour the olive oil into a large soup pot and saute the onion for a few minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chicken, corn, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf and lime juice. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Prepare tortilla strips while the soup is cooking. Older tortillas will dry out more quickly and remain crisper in the soup. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray or brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil. Slice them into thin strips. Spread the strips across a cookie sheet, and bake them for about 10 minutes until they're all crispy, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Serve the soup in bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Peel, pit and chop the avocado, and sprinkle it into the soup along with the tortilla strips and cheese. Alternatively, place the tortilla strips in the bowl first and serve the soup over them.
- TIPS & WARNINGS: If you have only fresh tortillas, you may need to bake them in the oven longer. Alternatively, you can deep fry both older tortilla strips and fresh tortillas strips that have been dried out in the oven. Drain the fried strips on paper towels before adding to the soup.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
This is a smokey tortilla soup! You can keep the seeds in if you enjoy the heat. Adding more Adobe sauce will give it more smokiness and flavor. So cook to your taste buds.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the water, onion, and celery and cook until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, chicken breast, and chipotle, bring to a boil.
- Add the tortillas and cilantro. Stir to mix. Ladle into 4 bowls, sprinkle with cheese and top with equal amounts of avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.7
AUNT KATHY'S TORTILLA SOUP
This is now a favorite in my husband's family in Canada after my aunt sent it with me when I moved up from California. We make this with whatever broth is abundant. Garnish with Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, salsa, and sliced avocado. This soup is an especially tasty way to use up the turkey after holidays! It freezes well, too!
Provided by Melissa S.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken meat, chicken broth, beef broth, tomatoes, onion, green chiles, oil, cumin, garlic, and chili powder together in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Add tortillas just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1082.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
TORTILLA SOUP WITH CRISP TORTILLAS AND AVOCADO RELISH
Steps:
- Make soup:
- Preheat broiler.
- Coarsely chop onion. In a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet arrange onion, tomatoes, and garlic in one layer and broil about 2 inches from heat, turning vegetables occasionally with tongs, until tomato skins are blistered and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Cool vegetables.
- While vegetables are broiling, remove stems, seeds, and ribs from chilies (wear rubber gloves). Heat a dry griddle or heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast chilies, 1 or 2 at a time, pressing down with tongs, a few seconds on each side, or until more pliable. Transfer chilies as toasted to a bowl. Cover chilies with hot water and soak about 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Drain chilies, discarding soaking liquid, and in a blender purée with vegetable mixture until smooth.
- Cut 6 tortillas into quarters and cut remaining 4 tortillas into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In cleaned 9-inch skillet heat 1/2 inch oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. and fry tortilla quarters in 3 batches, turning them, until crisp and pale golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer quarters as fried to paper towels to drain.
- Fry tortilla strips in 2 batches in same manner, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain and keeping them separate from fried tortilla quarters. In a plastic bag with a rolling pin finely crush tortilla quarters.
- In a 5-quart heavy kettle bring stock and chili pur e to a boil, stirring. Stir in crushed tortillas, oregano, and salt and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tortillas are soft and soup is slightly thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. If necessary, season soup with salt and pepper.
- Make relish while soup is simmering:
- Quarter avocados, removing pits, and peel. Cut avocados into 1/4-inch dice and finely chop tomato. Wearing rubber gloves, finely chop chilies, including seeds if desired. In a bowl gently stir together avocados, tomato, onion, chilies, and remaining relish ingredients until combined well.
- Divide relish, fried tortilla strips, and coriander among 8 soup plates and ladle soup over mixture. Garnish soup with lime wedges.
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
- For a smokier flavor, roast the tomatoes and poblano peppers before adding them to the soup.
- If you prefer a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
- Add some shredded chicken or crumbled queso fresco for extra protein and flavor.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime for a finishing touch.
Conclusion:
Tortilla soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, main course, or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover tortillas and vegetables, and it can be easily adapted to your own tastes. Whether you like it mild or spicy, creamy or chunky, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tortilla soup recipe a try.
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