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Tortilla Soup

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Feb. 08, 2022
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.
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium tomato, quartered
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

1-1/4 cups: 269 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 1018mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.