Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tb. olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2/3 cup fresh cilantro; 3 corn cobs; 3 cloves of garlic; 8 tomatoes; 5 cups chicken broth; 1 tb. cumin; 1/2 tb. chili powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 red chily; 3 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced; salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican fresh cheese; 1-2 avocados, diced; corn tortilla chips; sliced avocados; Mexican sour cream; wedges of fresh lime

Servings: persons

2 tb. olive oil
1 yellow onion
2/3 cup fresh cilantro
3 corn cobs
3 cloves of garlic
8 tomatoes
5 cups chicken broth
1 tb. cumin
1/2 tb. chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 red chily
3 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican fresh cheese
1-2 avocados, diced
corn tortilla chips
sliced avocados
Mexican sour cream
wedges of fresh lime

1
Prepare chicken stock by cooking the chicken breasts for 30 minutes in water with garlic-salt, onions and the vegetables of your choice. In a separate pot, cook the tomatoes in water for 15 minutes or until the skin starts falling apart. Remove the skins and place the tomatoes in the blender with garlic cloves, onion, chilly and fresh cilantro. Add 2 cups of chicken stock and mix at high speed until everything is finely pureed.
2
Cook the corn cobs under direct fire on the stove or using a grill until golden brown. Then separate the kernels with a knife.
3
In a large pot, heat a small amount of olive oil and add the mix from the blender. Add 3 cups of chicken stock, the corn kernels, bay leaves, chilly powder, cumin, salt and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4
To serve place a small amount of shredded chicken, tortilla chips and add 2 cups of soup. Finish with diced avocado, fresh cheese, Mexican sour cream, cilantro and a lime wedge.
5
Bon Appetit!

1448

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tb. olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, 3 corn cobs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tortilla Soup

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