Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 12 corn tortillas, cut in strips; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp. paprika; 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin; 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped; 5 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 qt. chicken stock; 1 lemon, juiced; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1 avocado, peeled and diced; 1 c. shredded, cooked chicken breast

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas, cut in strips
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
5 medium tomatoes, diced
2 qt. chicken stock
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 c. shredded, cooked chicken breast

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot set over medium-high heat. Add the tortillas, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic and bay leaves and saute for 10 minutes.
2
Add onion, red bell pepper and cilantro; cook 5 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
4
Add chicken stock and cook 45 minutes.
5
Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6
Blend soup in blender set on medium.
7
Pour soup into 8 bowls.
8
Garnish with Cheddar cheese, chicken and avocados.
9
Contains per serving: 393 calories; 10 grams fat and 94 mg. sodium.

675

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 12 corn tortillas, cut in strips, 2 Tbsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 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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