Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups beef broth; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup tomato juice (we use sauce); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped. (we also add a serano. Roasting over open flame is also something we've done); 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 Worcestershire sauce; 4 corn tortillas - vegetable oil for frying; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken. (We like to get a roasted chicken from Costco or Whole Foods, etc.); 1 large tomato, peeled & diced; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups beef broth
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato juice (we use sauce)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped. (we also add a serano. Roasting over open flame is also something we've done)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 Worcestershire sauce
4 corn tortillas - vegetable oil for frying
2 cups shredded cooked chicken. (We like to get a roasted chicken from Costco or Whole Foods, etc.)
1 large tomato, peeled & diced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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In 4-quart saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add beef and chicken broth, tomato juice, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Cut corn tortillas into narrow strips. Heat oil in skillet and fry tortillas until crisp; drain on paper towels. Add chicken and tomato to soup and cook 5 minutes. Place 2-3 tortilla strips in each bowl. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with avocado slices and 1 tablespoon of cheese.
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Tips:
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1. Add sour cream, lime & cilantro to the list of garnishes
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2. You can make your own chicken broth using standard methods and try adding cilantro, sauteed onions and garlic to the mix.

1715

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups beef broth, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) 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 (Sopa De Tortilla)

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