Quick Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded; 2 tablespoons cilantro, dried; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips and sprayed with Pam and seasoned with 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence creole s; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cup light sour cream; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons cilantro, dried
2 teaspoons lime juice
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips and sprayed with Pam and seasoned with 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence creole s
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup light sour cream
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

1
In dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil and add onions, garlic, poblano pepper, salt, cumin and coriander and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add chicken broth, chicken, cilantro and lime juice.
4
Simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Bake tortilla strips sprayed with Pam and sprinkled with 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
6
Ladle soup into bowl and top with baked tortilla strips, avocado and chipotle/sour cream mixture.

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Tortilla Soup

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