Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. fresh corn kernels; 2 Tbsp. sweet butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 c. onion, diced; 1 c. celery, diced; 1/2 c. carrots, diced; 1/2 c. Anaheim chile, seeded and diced or 1 small can Ortega chopped green chilies; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 1/2 c. tomatoes, diced; 1 qt. (4 c.) chicken stock or water; 1 1/2 c. cooked chicken, diced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 c. tortilla chips, broken into smaller pieces; 1 avocado, diced; 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 c. fresh corn kernels
2 Tbsp. sweet butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. onion, diced
1 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. carrots, diced
1/2 c. Anaheim chile, seeded and diced or 1 small can Ortega chopped green chilies
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, diced
1 qt. (4 c.) chicken stock or water
1 1/2 c. cooked chicken, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. tortilla chips, broken into smaller pieces
1 avocado, diced
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

1
Cut raw kernels off corn cob with a sharp knife.
2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
3
Add the garlic, onion, celery, corn, carrots and chili and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.
4
Stir in the cumin, chili powder and oregano and continue stirring another minute to toast the spices.
5
Add the tomatoes, stock, cilantro and chicken.
6
Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. fresh corn kernels, 2 Tbsp. sweet butter, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 c. onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Tortilla Soup

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