Tortilla Soup Recipe

Updated on November 10, 2008
K.A. asks from Dallas, TX
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Anyone know a good, easy tortilla soup recipe?

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M.N.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

4 cans of chicken broth
2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
**Cook chicken in the broth, simmer & cook slowly to keep chicken tender

1/2 onion
5 cloves of garlic-mix both ingredients and sprinkle with olive oil and ground cumin, saute in a small pan

Remove chicken from broth & skim off the fat. Let chicken cool and shred it a little later.

Add onion/garlic mix to broth along with:
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
3 cans of corn
4 cans of tomato sauce
1 can of Rotel
1 large can of green chilis
1 bunch of fresh cilantro

Add chicken and warm soup.

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J.P.

answers from Dallas on

This one is thick -- not broth based. It's easy and it's the best!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans water
1 can diced Ro-tel
3/4 - 1 T. cumin
1 - 3 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed or chopped fine
4 chicken breasts, boiled, then torn into small pieces
fresh cilantro, snipped, to taste (about 1/4 cup)
shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
tortilla chips

Combine soup, water, Ro-tel, cumin, garlic, cooked chicken, and cilantro in a large pot and cook until hot, at least 30 minutes. Top each with shredded cheese and tortilla chips or strips.

Enjoy!

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J.J.

answers from Dallas on

I never make mine the same way twice!! I love www.recipezaar.com for recipes.

2 cans chicken broth
4 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can diced tomatoes
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 envelope hidden valley ranch
1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
1 can red kidney beans - rinsed and drained
1 can white corn - drained
leftover chicken diced

You can start by browning ground beef - then proceed with recipe. I also like to add zucchini to mine - it it so versatile - play around with it!!!

I simmer it (adding water if needed) - serve with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese etc.

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S.W.

answers from Dallas on

Here's a good one to cook in the Slow-Cooker.

Tortilla Soup
1 pound chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn (I have used canned corn)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS
Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours. Sprinkle tortilla chips over soup and enjoy.

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T.L.

answers from Dallas on

Some of those recipes sound yummy. Here is mine:

1 med onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
oil to sweat the garlic & onions & fry tortillas
2cans Rotel (any flavor)
2 cans Low Sodium, Garlic Flavored Chicken Broth
1 boiled whole chicken, or parts, boiled, skinned, deboned, and shredded. (my MIL buys the canned chicken, but I'm too afraid to try it!)
Corn Tortillas
Cheese & cilantro for garnish.

Cook the chicken as directed. Sweat onions and crushed garlic in oil in a saucepan over med heat. Once the onions are soft, add soups. Don't drain the Rotel. Add the chicken and let the flavors blend for about 30 min. Meanwhile fry up tortillas til crispy. Serve soup in individual bowls with broken up tortillas (or you can slice them into chips before you fry) Top with cheese and cilantro. You can also add avocado and sour cream if you'd like! Enjoy!

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H.M.

answers from Columbia on

I love my torilla soup recipe! It has a lot of stuff in it, but once the chopping is finished, it's all pretty easy. Spicy too!

1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 14.5 oz can tomatoes
1/2 can Ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies
1.5 cups of beef broth
3.5 cups chicken broth
1 10.75 oz can tomato soup
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 tortillas cut into squares
cheddar or monterey Jack cheese
cooked chicken (depending on how much meat you want, 1-3 breasts cut up)

Saute the first five ingredients in oil in a large kettle, until soft but not brown. Add remaining ingredients except tortillas and cheese. Simmer for 50 mins. Add tortillas and cook for 10 more mins. (just a tip, don't use the low-carb tortillas, they get really mushy and fall apart) You can add cooked chicken at anytime during the simmering process.

Enjoy!
Hilary

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S.E.

answers from Wichita Falls on

2 cans chicked broth
1-2 chicken breasts (cooked and cubed or shreadded)
1 can rotel (as spicey or mild as you like)
1 can rotel mexican
1 med onion diced
1 tps cumin
2 cloves garlic (garlic powder works too)
1 pinch sugar (yes it sounds wierd but it does make a difference)
salt and pepper to taste
Put everything into a soup pot and boil for 30 min
serve over crush tortilla chips and shreadded cheese

We also add frozen mixed veggies but you can add almost any veggie to it and it works well

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A.C.

answers from Dallas on

Here's a recipe I love because it is so simple (I hate cooking)

3 cans chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1-2 cans of green chilis (makes it cpicy, I don't add them at all)
1 lg. diced onion (I also leave this out becasue we don't like them)
2-3 diced garlic cloves diced
chopped cilantro (add to preferred taste)
3-4 chicken breasts (I use canned chopped chicken when I'm in a hurry)
cheddar cheese (as much as you like (I'm generous with it)
tortilla chips

Put it all in the crockpot and cook on low all day.

* You can put the chicken in frozen. When ready to serve take chicken out and cut into bite size peices- it'll practically fall aprt. Have additional cheese and chips for each person to add to their own bowl. Tastes fabulous left over!

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D.N.

answers from Dallas on

1 pounds ground beef
1 onion
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can Rotel spiced tomatoes
1 can corn
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 cups of water

Cook beef with onion. Add above ingredients in pot. Once beef is done drain fat and add to pot. Bring to a lite boil for a couple of minutes then simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour into individual bowls add tortilla chips and shredded cheese on top.

Very easy and that is coming froma woman that doesn't cook.

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K.A.

answers from Dallas on

this one usually turns out pretty good. just adjust seasonings as needed--enjoy

1 1/2 lbs Skinless,boneless chciken breast (cut up)
1 15ozcan diced tomatoes
1 10 oz can enchilada sauce (unless yoy like very hot and spicy food...use mild or medium)
1 medium onion chopped
1 4oz can chopped green chiles
1 garlic clove minced
1 14.5oz can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp each of cumin, chili powder, salt
dash of black pepper
1/4 cup canned corn
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 tbsp dried cilantro (i used fresh.....adjust to your taste)

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Serve with tortilla strips and grated cheese on top of soup.

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A.D.

answers from Dallas on

I have made this chicken tortilla soup several time, and it's very good and very easy to make. You can leave the chicken if you would like, and also use canned chicken instead. I use Fritos corn chips.

www.allrecipes.com has tons of great recipes.

Chicken Tortilla Soup V

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Tortilla-Soup-V/Deta...

Good luck!

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L.S.

answers from Dallas on

Our extended family asks for this soup for holidays too, so you might give it a try: saute a cup of onion and some garlic depending on if you like a little garlic in oil in a large pot on the stove. Cut up 4-6 chicken breasts and put in large pot with about 6 -8 cups of chicken broth, 1 can mild diced green chilies, 1 can italian stewed tomatoes, 1 can mild rotel, 2 tsps worcestershire, 2 tsps lemon pepper, and a little chopped poblano pepper if you like poblanos. let simmer until chicken is cooked. TAKE CHICKEN OUT with slotted spoon. SHRED CHICKEN. Add cup of cream or use water mixed with flour to thicken the soup. Use HAND MIXER and BLEND SOUP (Without chicken). Put back chicken. Pour into bowls with chips and mexican cheese! We've altered this recipe a few times and this was in the end what everyone agrees on is the best for our family...i think we got it originally but not in the same format from Diane Sawyer on tv. Good luck!

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L.H.

answers from Dallas on

Soup-er Easy (sorry, I had to do it)

Soup:
-Chicken (~1.5 cups),
-Broth (4 lg cans)
-1 jar On the Border Salsa

Serve on Chips with Mont. Jack Cheese and Slices of Avocado.

Family Favorite

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J.S.

answers from Dallas on

It looks like you have received several great recipes but here is one more... I love it because it is soooo easy and my whole family loves it.

1 large can chicken and rice condensed soup
1 can ranch beans (I like the one with onions)
8 oz frozen corn
1 can rotel tomatoes (I use mild for my little ones)
1 can chicken

I usually double the recipe. Just put everything in a pot and heat through. Serve over fritos with shredded cheese. Hope you like it!

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M.K.

answers from Dallas on

Easy Toco Soup

1 Lb.Ground Meat
2 cans Minstrone Soup
1 can Rotel (diced)Tomatoes
1 can Ranch style Beans
1 can beef broth

Cook Groud Meat, drain,Add remaining Igredientsto meatin Pot.Let simmer for one and onehalf hour.
Servewith chips.
This is a delicious Soup.Our Favorite. Mk

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A.S.

answers from Dallas on

I have been told my tortilla soup is pretty good.

Boil the chicken (whole, breast or quaters), season to taste with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Once chicken is cooked remove from broth and let cool, then debone/shred and set a side

Broth: Add one can of tomato paste and let simmmer.

Chop one small onion, one medium tomato, 1/3 to 1/2 a bunch of cilantro (depending how much you like cilantro) 1-4 fresh jalapenos )depending how hot you like it).

Saute all of the above ingredients in a cup of chicken broth. Then add all of the ingredients to the broth mixture and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes or so.

Shred Cacique Mexican cheese for soup, set a side

Cube two to three avocados (depending how much you like avocado) set a side

Crumble up some Mission tortilla chips and set a side

Serve the broth in bowls and everyone can add as much or as little chicken, chips, avocado, and cheese that they like.

Enjoy.

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K.S.

answers from Dallas on

Hi K.!

This, hands down, is THE absolute BEST chicken tortilla soup recipe you'll ever come across. It's so good I don't even feel guilty bragging about it...(it's not completely my recipe anyway, it's my take on a recipe given to me... :) I have NEVER cooked this for anyone who didn't FREAK OUT about it and eat like 3 bowls! LOL! And you can skip the food processor part...I do that to make it more pallatable for my little ones (who also love it, by the way). You can also add a jalepeno or something to make it spicy...I go mild for the kids. But even this mild version is still packed with TONS of flavor. It tastes even better the next day, too.

Hope you like it!
K.

KEL'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

1) In large soup pot, boil 6 chicken breasts in at least 4 cups of water until cooked. Remove chicken from pot (keep broth-water in pot). Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Return 3/4 of chicken to soup pot.

2) Puree in food processor:
-the remaining 1/4 of cooked chicken
-1 green bell pepper
-1 onion
-5 garlic cloves
Add to soup pot w/ chicken & broth.

3) Chop & add 1 cup fresh cilantro, along with 3 cans diced tomatoes, 4 cans additional chicken broth, 1 Tablespoon cumin, 1 Tablespoon salt, 1 Tablespoon garlic salt, 1 Tablespoon original Mrs. Dash, and freshly ground pepper, to taste.

Let simmer over med-low heat for about 30-45 minutes. Before serving, add the juice of 1 fresh lime to pot and stir.

Serve with Mexi-blend shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips. Can also add some chopped avocado, too.

Enjoy!

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K.B.

answers from Dallas on

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
2 cans ranch style beans
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can hominy or corn
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. taco seasoning
2 cups of water

Cook beef with onion,drain fat then add ingredients.

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D.L.

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This is the easiest recipe ever! You can be eating in 30 minutes. I always double or triple the recipe. It uses the normal staples you have in your pantry. It has become our favorite soup for the entire extended family.

Tortilla Soup
Serves 4

1 chicken breast or 1 can Chicken
1 can diced Italian stewed tomatoes
1.5 medium onion (I use minced onion ~1/8 cup)
5 chicken bouillon cubes
¼ bell pepper (I don’t use this)
2 whole jalapenos(remove b4serving)
Pepper/salt to taste
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. chili powder
1 can whole kernel corn
½ tsp. oregano (I have used Italian seasoning)
4-6 corn tortillas
4 cups water

If using fresh chicken and onion, sauté. Add to the rest of ingredients except the tortillas. Bring to a boil over low heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Approximately 10 minutes before serving, add 4-6 corn tortillas cut into strips. Add gradually and stir.

I place Dorito type chips in bowl, cover with soup and then add cheese. This can be made and served in 30 minutes. I usually make at least 2 recipes and many times 4 or 5. It keeps in the refrigerator great. If thickens, just add a little water before warming.

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L.W.

answers from Dallas on

2 cans Campbell Chicken & Rice Soup(dilute each with 1 can of chicken broth, instead of water)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can Ranch style beans, do not drain (any variety, I use pintos)
1 can hominy, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained (I use the mexican style)
1-2 cans chicken broth
6 corn tortillas

To prepare:
I first wilt the onions in the pan with spray (Pam). Then just dump other ingredients and heat. While it is heating, slice the tortillas in thin strips and stir into mixture. Eat and enjoy.

I use a box of chicken broth instead of cans. After I dilute the Campbells soup, I use it to rinse every other can. What is still in the box, goes in the soup. Sometimes it still seems a little thick, so I just add more broth. The consistancy is based on taste. Some people like thick and some like a more diluted soup. This is a low fat, healthy soup and a cup is only 3 Weight Watchers points.

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J.M.

answers from Tyler on

Hi K.! Homemade Gourmet makes a really good and easy Tortilla Soup Mix. I am a consultant for Homemade Gourmet and would love to introduce you to our soups and other easy to prepare mixes. Thanks! J. #1680

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L.T.

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www.HomeMadeGourmet.com has great soup mixes. Add ingredients listed on package, I think it is diced tomatoes, chicken, water, corn (optional). Very easy. Also comes with other recipe ideas.

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