Tasty Texas Tortilla Soup TheWorldWideGourmet.com
Total time: 30 to 60 min
Preparation : 10 minutes
Cooking : 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Nutritional values
per 100 g
Energy:59.3 kcal
Proteins:5.8 g
Fats:2.4 g
Carbohydrate:3.4 g
Fibers:0.3 g
Sugar:1.5 g
Cholesterol:14 mg
Sodium:113.3 mg
Calcium:7 mg
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INGREDIENTS
Quantity
Weight/Volume
Unit
Ingredient
tasty texas tortilla soup
tortillas are a quintessential southern staple and make the perfect crisp garnish
30
ml
vegetable oil
4
flour tortilla shells, cut into thin strips
250
ml
sweet onions, chopped
250
ml
green pepper, chopped
250
ml
celery, chopped
250
ml
corn kernels
2
jalapeño peppers, minced
1500
ml
chicken broth
450
g
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
**Garnishes
diced avocado
sour cream
cilantro sprigs
METHOD
- In large saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Add tortilla strips to pan and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp. Transfer to plate and set aside.
- Add onions, celery, green peppers and jalapeno to oil; cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and chicken breasts to pot and bring to boil; reduce heat to maintain a simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Use tongs to remove chicken and shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken to soup with corn and cook 5 minutes more.
- Ladle soup into warmed bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with tortilla strips, diced avocado and cilantro sprigs.
CHEF'S NOTES
Tortillas are a quintessential Southern staple and make the perfect crisp garnish for this delicious soup. Wonderfully balanced with jalapeno peppers adding the perfect amount of heat and sour cream and avocado soothing the palate, once you've tried a taste of the South, you'll find it hard to come home again!
Chef’s Tip: Substitute sliced rotisserie chicken and broken tortilla chips for a quick alternative.
