Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up; 3 quarts water; 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans; 1 lime, halved; 1 green chile, chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; Condiments

Servings: persons

1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up
3 quarts water
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
1 lime, halved
1 green chile, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Condiments

1
Combine chicken, water, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, beans, lime halves, green chile, garlic, chili powder, and pepper in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours. Remove chicken from broth; cool. Bone chicken and cut into bite-size pieces; return chicken to broth. Refrigerate broth overnight.
2
Skim off and discard fat that has risen to the surface. Discard lime halves, and stir in salt. Cook soup over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately in warm bowls with the following condiments: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, lime slices, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and fried corn tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up, 3 quarts water, 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, 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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