Best Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Best Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SOUP:; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Large Onion, Peeled And Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 4 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste (Optional. Use If You Like A Thicker Soup.); 10 cups Chicken Stock (preferably Homemade); 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Dried Oregano; 3 cups Cooked Black Beans (I Simmered Mine With A Smoked Pork Neck, But You Can Substitute Drained, Rinsed Canned Beans If Necessary.); 4 cups To 5 Cups, Leftover Cooked Chicken, Shredded Or Cubed (This Is Roughly Equivalent To 5 On-bone Chicken Breast Halves Roasted And Picked.); 1 whole To 2 Fresh Jalapenos, Seeded And Minced (or 1-4 Tablespoons Candied Or Jarred Jalapenos, Minced) To Taste; 4 whole To 8 Corn Tortillas, Minced (These Are Going To Thicken The Soup, So Add The Smaller Amount First. Add More If You Want To Thicken Up The Soup More.); 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; Salt And Pepper, to taste; _____; FOR THE OPTIONAL GARNISHES:; Hot Cooked Rice; Avocado Slices; Additional Minced Cilantro; Sour Cream; Grated Cheese; Chopped Green Onions; Corn Tortilla Strips, Fried And Salted; Corn Chips; Lime Wedges To Squeeze Into The Soup

Servings: persons

FOR THE SOUP:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Large Onion, Peeled And Chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
4 cups Crushed Tomatoes
6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste (Optional. Use If You Like A Thicker Soup.)
10 cups Chicken Stock (preferably Homemade)
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
3 cups Cooked Black Beans (I Simmered Mine With A Smoked Pork Neck, But You Can Substitute Drained, Rinsed Canned Beans If Necessary.)
4 cups To 5 Cups, Leftover Cooked Chicken, Shredded Or Cubed (This Is Roughly Equivalent To 5 On-bone Chicken Breast Halves Roasted And Picked.)
1 whole To 2 Fresh Jalapenos, Seeded And Minced (or 1-4 Tablespoons Candied Or Jarred Jalapenos, Minced) To Taste
4 whole To 8 Corn Tortillas, Minced (These Are Going To Thicken The Soup, So Add The Smaller Amount First. Add More If You Want To Thicken Up The Soup More.)
1/4 cups Lime Juice
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Salt And Pepper, to taste
_____
FOR THE OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
Hot Cooked Rice
Avocado Slices
Additional Minced Cilantro
Sour Cream
Grated Cheese
Chopped Green Onions
Corn Tortilla Strips, Fried And Salted
Corn Chips
Lime Wedges To Squeeze Into The Soup

1
In big heavy pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat until semi-translucent. Add tomatoes, paste, stock, chili powder and oregano and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2
Add beans, chicken, jalapeno, and minced tortillas and return to a boil. Drop heat to mid-low and simmer another 10 minutes. Test the thickness and seasoning of the soup. If you want it thicker, add more minced corn tortillas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. You may find you need to add quite a bit of salt, but add it in small increments. It's always easier to add salt than it is to take it out! Continue simmering for about 25 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with desired garnishes.
4
*Ungarnished leftovers can be portioned into serving size containers and frozen for future meals.
5
**To make fried tortilla strips (for garnishes): Add about 1-inch of canola or peanut oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Heat it over medium-high heat. Slice desired amount of corn tortillas into strips, thick or thin according to preference. Drop one strip of tortilla in to the oil. If bubbles form immediately around the edges and it appears to be boiling, the oil is ready. Drop a handful of tortilla strips into the oil and stir to separate. Fry about 1-2 minutes then use tongs to transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and seasonings if desired.

1773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

280

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SOUP:, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Large Onion, Peeled And Chopped, 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced, and more.

Yes, Best Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Tortilla Soup

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