Mexican Tortilla Soup

Sunday, October 31, 2010


Tortilla Soup
A few years ago I decided to give Mexican Tortilla Soup a try, but didn't find any recipes that fit the bill and tried my hand at my own invention...and it was YUMMY. Even better, it was CHEAP and EASY.I made a pot full, and soup doesn't exactly beg exactness, so here are the general measurements and ingredients:

3 cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 container freshly made salsa (I like spicy)
1/2 container green salsa (I use Herdez)
15 oz pinto beans
15 oz black beans
15oz White Beans
15 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
2-3 cups frozen corn (I used half golden and half sweet)
1/3-1/2 large yellow onion
2 tbsp minced garlic (fresh is best)
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 small avocados
handful of fresh cilantro, minced
dollop of sour cream (per serving)
handful of shredded cheese, preferably cheddar or jack-even better, a mix! (per serving)
Crispy tortilla strips (I used Wasabi Ranch flavored)

Directions:
Over medium heat, heat olive oil and place sliced onion and garlic until onion is soft ,season with salt and pepper to taste. Careful not to burn garlic. Add the chicken broth, bring to simmer. Add both salsas and bring to simmer again. Add in beans, canned tomato and corn, stirring occasionally, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add sliced avocado and cilantro, cook additional 1-2 minutes and remove from heat. Top with dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro sprigs and crispy tortilla strips and serve. For an extra treat, serve with freshly made corn bread to sop up the remaining broth. Yum!*Chicken chunks are optional for a non vegetarian version. Cook in advance and add in with beans.

1 comments:

Jenny said...

I LOVE mexican tortilla soup! My family does not. So I make enough for 4 servings and then freeze it. Your recipe sounds delicious.

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