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Jenny Carchi

MEXICAN Tortilla Soup

Updated: Apr 3, 2020

Think about making this gem on a cold and rainy day.


INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)

Salt

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

4 ounces corn tortilla chips (HInt: Have more handy for a snack later on)


DIRECTIONS:

1. Warm vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and crushed red pepper; cook mixture for 30 seconds, stirring.


2. Stir in broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in cilantro. Divide tortilla chips among 4 shallow soup bowls. Ladle soup on top of chips and serve immediately.


Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

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KITCHEN TIPS


I. SERVE WITH CONDIMENTS

Offer bowls of sour cream, diced avocado, chopped scallions, salsa, extra chips and lime wedges on the side.


II. GO MEATLESS

For a vegetarian alternative, skip the chicken and use canned beans (such as pinto) instead. Swap vegetable broth for the chicken broth.


III. ADD SOME HEAT

For a spicy soup, cook a chopped, seeded jalapeno chili with the onion, and add a dash or two of hot sauce when you stir in the broth.


Courtesy: relish.com



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