I make tortilla soup so often, I was shocked when I realized I did not have a tortilla soup recipe on my website. I made this one today and think it is one of my best! I hope you enjoy!

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Tortilla Soup

This is just the right amount of spice and the perfect texture. Check recipe notes for versatility!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Oz Veggie broth
  • 2 Cups Strained tomato juice
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Large tomato
  • 1 Large Poblano pepper
  • 1 Medium onion
  • 3 Medium potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp Cilantro Stems ok
  • 2 Organic corn tortillas
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp Smoked Serrano
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Mexican Oregano May sub Marjoram
  • 1/2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Remove seeds and membrane from the poblano pepper. Dice into a 1/2" dice.
  2. Peel and chop onion. Dice into a 1/2" dice.
  3. Peel potatoes. Some unblemished peel can remain if they are organic. Dice into a 1/2" dice.
  4. Peel tomatoes. Dice into a 1" dice.
  5. Wash cilantro. Chop into a very fine dice.
  6. Cut across tortillas 3 times. Slice across the other way to create 1/4" strips. Set aside.
  7. Add strained tomatoes, broth and water into a stock pot.
  8. Add all vegetables to the stock. Add seasonings. Only the tortillas should be set aside.
  9. Stir to blend the seasonings into the liquid. Put pot on stove top and bring to a bowl. Turn down to simmer.
  10. Allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt to taste. Add tortilla strips.
  11. After tortilla strips have softened, the soup can be ladled into bowls.
  12. Garnish with avocado, cilantro leaves, diced onion, corn, crispy tortilla or topping of choice.

Notes

 
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Tortilla soup can be done so many ways. 
Add mushrooms, corn kernels, red beans, hominy, carrots, celery or even zucchini slices to make it a little more hearty as you wish. 
Blend the recipe - as is - to make an excellent sauce or pureéd soup. 
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