Silky Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Silky Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved; 4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and coarsely chopped; 8 cups chicken stock; Canola oil, for frying; 6 corn tortillas, halved and thinly sliced; 1 stick unsalted butter, diced; 4 cups shredded chicken, from one 2 1/4-pound rotisserie chicken; Crumbled queso fresco, dried chile and cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved
4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and coarsely chopped
8 cups chicken stock
Canola oil, for frying
6 corn tortillas, halved and thinly sliced
1 stick unsalted butter, diced
4 cups shredded chicken, from one 2 1/4-pound rotisserie chicken
Crumbled queso fresco, dried chile and cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2
Add the onion, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, 8 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, chipotle chiles and stock and bring to a boil.
4
Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are very soft, 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 1/4 inch of canola oil.
6
Add half of the tortilla strips and fry over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strips to paper towels.
8
Season with salt.
9
Repeat with the remaining strips.
10
Carefully ladle half of the soup into a blender and add half of the butter.
11
Puree until smooth.
12
Pour the pureed soup into a large saucepan.
13
Repeat with the remaining soup and butter.
14
Stir in the shredded chicken and gently reheat the soup.
15
Season with salt.
16
Serve the soup in bowls, garnishing with queso fresco, chile, cilantro and tortilla strips.

1813

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

237

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large white onion, thinly sliced, 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Silky 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.

Silky Tortilla Soup

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