TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
Corn tortillas provide this soup with both its flavor and texture. It's a fast-growing favorite in the Southeast. I especially like this recipe because it can be made quickly and easily and it can serve as an appetizer or a main dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Add chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut tortillas into 1/4-in. strips; fry in hot oil until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels. Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla strips, sour cream and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, FatContent 16g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 1mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1018mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 7g protein.
TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE | MYRECIPES
The charm of this Tortilla Soup lies in the toppings, which guests can customize to their liking. This soup recipe is a simple, yet popular weeknight dinner favorite that will never disappoint on a chilly winter evening. It's the perfect touch of spice to add some excitement to your dinner routine. This soup can be as rich or as simple as you want it to be. It can be made as a crock pot soup recipe or with a regular large soup pot.
Provided by MyRecipes
Total Time 1 hours 0 minutes
Yield Makes about 4 1/2 qts. (serving size: 1 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in a large pot (at least 5 qts.) over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in two-thirds of the garlic, 1 tbsp. salt, cumin, and chile flakes and cook 2 minutes.
- Add broth, tomatoes, and half the lime juice and increase heat to a gentle simmer; cook 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour about 1 in. of vegetable oil into a small frying pan set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot but not smoking, add one-third of the tortilla strips and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer strips to a paper towel-lined baking pan. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips in two batches. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt. Set aside.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender. Return soup to pot and resume simmering. In a small bowl, toss chicken with remaining lime juice, garlic, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes, then add to soup and simmer 5 minutes, until chicken is just cooked through. Stir in cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla strips and your choice of toppings.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, CarbohydrateContent 11 g, CholesterolContent 29 mg, FatContent 4.1 g, FiberContent 1.5 g, ProteinContent 15 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.6 g, SodiumContent 960 mg
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