Egg, Garlic And Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Egg, Garlic And Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 small corn tortillas, toasted until a bit dark and broken into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or cilantro); 1/2 lime, zested; salt and pepper; 2 eggs, cracked into separate ramekins; 1/2 lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 small corn tortillas, toasted until a bit dark and broken into 1-inch pieces
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or cilantro)
1/2 lime, zested
salt and pepper
2 eggs, cracked into separate ramekins
1/2 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1
Heat oil, cayenne pepper, chile powder, and paprika over medium heat in a medium saucepot for about 5 minutes.
2
Add the chopped garlic and cook for two minutes.
3
Add the tortilla pieces and stir until they have absorbed most of the oil, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the chicken stock, parsley, lime zest, salt and pepper and simmer at a low boil for 6 minutes.
5
Add the eggs to the soup, cover and poach for 3 1/2 minutes (or to your liking).
6
To serve, place each egg in a bowl, cover with 1/2 of the soup and top with the lime juice and cheese.
7
Note: Depending on what I have on hand, I change the recipe by:
8
Making it with beef stock.
9
Substituting 1/2 cup of stock with tomato juice.
10
Adding in about a cup of left over carrots, corn and/or chopped tomatoes while heating the spices.
11
Enjoy!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Egg, Garlic And 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.

Egg, Garlic And Tortilla Soup

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