Tortilla-Corn Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla-Corn Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 poblanos, seeded and chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 pound shredded roasted meat or poultry, such as pork or chicken; Kernels cut from 2 ears of corn; 1/2 cup sour cream; Tortilla chips, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 poblanos, seeded and chopped
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1 pound shredded roasted meat or poultry, such as pork or chicken
Kernels cut from 2 ears of corn
1/2 cup sour cream
Tortilla chips, for garnish

1
In a large pot, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion, poblanos, garlic and cumin and season with salt and pepper.
3
Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the broth and tortilla strips, cover and bring to a boil.
5
Simmer over moderately low heat for 5 minutes.
6
Add 1/4 cup of the cilantro and, using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
7
Add the meat and fresh corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
In a mini food processor, puree the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro.
9
Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the cilantro crema, cilantro leaves and tortilla chips.

1087

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium sweet onion, chopped, 2 poblanos, seeded and chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tortilla-Corn 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.

Tortilla-Corn Soup

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