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: 3 dried mulato or ancho chile peppers; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 28 -ounce can plum tomatoes; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; Kosher salt; 1 to 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced; 3/4 to 1 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1 avocado, diced; Fresh cilantro; 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried; 1 to 2 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

3 dried mulato or ancho chile peppers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 28 -ounce can plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt
1 to 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
3/4 to 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro
4 corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried
1 to 2 tablespoons sour cream

1
Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers.
2
Place in a bowl, cover with hot water and soak until soft, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain the chiles, transfer to a blender and process to make a smooth puree.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
5
Add the tomatoes with their juice, 1/4 cup chile puree, the coriander seeds and cumin and cook about 5 minutes.
6
Add the broth, bay leaves and thyme and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about
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30 minutes.
8
Strain the broth through a medium-mesh strainer into another pot, discarding the solids.
9
Season with salt.
10
Place a small amount of chicken, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, fried tortilla strips and sour cream in each bowl, then pour about 1 cup hot broth around the garnishes.
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Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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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: 3 dried mulato or ancho chile peppers, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, sliced, 3 cloves garlic, smashed, 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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