Em's Easy Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Em's Easy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded; 6 cups chicken stock; 12 large onions or 1 small onion, diced; 2 (10 ounce) cans rotel; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; 12-1 jalapeno, roasted and chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 corn tortillas, ripped into small pieces; 1 teaspoon tapatio or chalula hot sauce; 1 teaspoon habanero sauce (omit for milder soup); 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); monterey jack cheese; avocado; lime wedge; tortilla chips; pickled jalapeno pepper; sour cream

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
6 cups chicken stock
12 large onions or 1 small onion, diced
2 (10 ounce) cans rotel
15 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces diced tomatoes
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
12-1 jalapeno, roasted and chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
6 corn tortillas, ripped into small pieces
1 teaspoon tapatio or chalula hot sauce
1 teaspoon habanero sauce (omit for milder soup)
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
monterey jack cheese
avocado
lime wedge
tortilla chips
pickled jalapeno pepper
sour cream

1
Roast the jalapeno in the microwave for 1 1/2-2 mins or until wrinkled and soft.
2
To make it less spicy you can seed and devein before you dice it.
3
Stovetop method:.
4
Throw everything (except garnish) into a soup pot, cover and turn on Med-low.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally for 1-3 hours.
6
The longer if cooks the yummier it gets.
7
Crockpot method:.
8
Throw everything (except garnish) in a crockpot.
9
Cook on low for 8-10hrs or on high for 5-6hrs.
10
Serve with garnish.

1403

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded, 6 cups chicken stock, 12 large onions or 1 small onion, diced, 2 (10 ounce) cans rotel, and more.

Yes, Em's Easy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Em's Easy Tortilla Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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