5 from 33 votes
Tortilla Soup Recipe
Tortilla Soup Recipe features slow-cooked caramelized onions and garlic, blended with canned tomatoes, dried guajillo chili, and chicken stock for a smooth, flavorful broth. Toppings including diced avocado, Mexican crema, shredded chicken, cilantro, and fried tortillas add texture and freshness, creating a layered and satisfying soup experience.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
125 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onion peeled and small diced
- 4 garlic finely minced cloves
- 1 dried guajillo chili
- 2 28- ounce whole peeled tomatoes canned
- 2 cups chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
- 1 peeled seeded, and large diced avocado
- Mexican crema
- cilantro leaves
- chicken cooked shredded
- tortillas fried
Instructions
- In a large pot over low heat add in the olive oil and caramelize the onions and garlic well, about 45 minutes.
- Next, add in the tomatoes, chile, and chicken stock and simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the chile and puree the soup until completely smooth. Return the soup back to the pot along with the chile and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup with assorted optional toppings.
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Notes
- Make the soup up to two days ahead; keep toppings separate for best texture.
- Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; freeze for up to 3 months and thaw before reheating.
- Reheat gently in a small saucepan, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Replace canned tomatoes with fresh tomatoes during summer for a brighter flavor.
- Tortilla chips can be used instead of frying tortilla strips for the topping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
439mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
279IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.