Tortilla Soup A La Mansion On Turtle Creek Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup A La Mansion On Turtle Creek Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. corn oil; 4 corn tortillas, coarsely minced; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp. fresh epazote, minced (or possibly 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro); 1 c. fresh onion puree; 2 c. fresh tomato puree; 1 tbsp. cumin pwdr; 2 teaspoon chili pwdr; 2 bay leaves; 4 tbsp. canned tomato puree; 2 quarts. chicken stock; Salt to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 1 cooked chicken breast, cut into strips; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded & cubed; 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated; 3 corn tortillas, cut in thin strips & fried crisply

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. corn oil
4 corn tortillas, coarsely minced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh epazote, minced (or possibly 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro)
1 c. fresh onion puree
2 c. fresh tomato puree
1 tbsp. cumin pwdr
2 teaspoon chili pwdr
2 bay leaves
4 tbsp. canned tomato puree
2 quarts. chicken stock
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 cooked chicken breast, cut into strips
1 avocado, peeled, seeded & cubed
1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
3 corn tortillas, cut in thin strips & fried crisply

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Saute/fry tortillas with garlic and epazote (or possibly cilantro) over medium heat till tortillas are soft.
3
Add in onion and fresh tomato puree and bring to a boil.
4
Add in cumin, chili pwdr, bay leaves, canned tomato puree and chicken stock.
5
Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer.
6
Add in salt and cayenne pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 min.
7
Skim fat from surface if necessary.
8
Strain soup and pour into hot soup bowls.
9
Garnish each bowl with a portion of chicken breast, avocado, shredded cheese and crisp tortilla strips.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Soup may be made one day in advance and gently reheated before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. corn oil, 4 corn tortillas, coarsely minced, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 tbsp. fresh epazote, minced (or possibly 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro), and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup A La Mansion On Turtle Creek Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!