Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 5 small tomatoes, torn; 1 jalapeno, diced (may substitute serrano, habanero); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 quart chicken broth; 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, diced; 1 avocado; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup monterey jack cheese; 1 lime, cut in wedges; 12 head cabbage; 12 corn tortillas, cut into strips; 4 tablespoons corn oil; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 small tomatoes, torn
1 jalapeno, diced (may substitute serrano, habanero)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 quart chicken broth
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, diced
1 avocado
1 cup sour cream
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 lime, cut in wedges
12 head cabbage
12 corn tortillas, cut into strips
4 tablespoons corn oil
1 pinch salt

1
Heat stockpot over medium heat.
2
Add butter and olive oil.
3
Add onions, jalapenos, tomatoes and garlic to pot: cover with lid.
4
Stir every few minutes for 15 minutes or until veggies become soft.
5
Add broth, simmer 20 minutes.
6
Using a hand blender, blend soup mixture until completely combined.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Add cooked, diced chicken.
9
Serve with garnish of tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, jack cheese, lime and cabbage.
10
Meanwhile dump cut tortilla strips onto 2 cookie sheets and coat lightly with corn oil.
11
Sprinkle with salt and bake in a 425 degree oven until crispy: approximately 15-25 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 5 small tomatoes, torn, 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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