Mexican Soup Con Tortillas Recipe

Name: Mexican Soup Con Tortillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salad oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 -3 dried red chili (depends on how hot you want it); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated; 10 cups chicken broth; 3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick; ⅓ cup brown rice; 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; salt; 6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips and fried crispy; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon salad oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 -3 dried red chili (depends on how hot you want it)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
10 cups chicken broth
3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
⅓ cup brown rice
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt
6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips and fried crispy
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

1
Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add oinions, separated into rings, chilies, cumin and cilantro.
3
Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic, then add broth.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
6
Add carrots, chicken breasts and rice to broth.
7
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes, until breast meat is done.
8
Lift out meat and let set until cool enough to handle, then shred or cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
9
Add zucchini and chicken meat to soup and simmer, uncovered, just until zucchini is bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
10
To serve.
11
place a small handful of tortilla strips in each bowl and spoon soup over.
12
Put some grated jack cheese on top, if desired.

1570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

227

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon salad oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 -3 dried red chili (depends on how hot you want it), 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mexican Soup Con Tortillas 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.

Mexican Soup Con Tortillas

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