Simple Southwestern Tortilla Soup
February 20, 2011
It has been so cold in Alabama the past 2 months, so my family has been living on soup galore. It has finally warmed up thank goodness, but this Southwestern Soup is one of my kid’s favorites. My friend, Nancy, worked hard helping me to perfect the recipe. Many thanks to a wonderful friend. I used rotisserie chicken which saves a lot of time and effort. I love the touch of the homemade tortilla strips. I make this soup even in the summertime, but it’s always fabulous to serve this time of year.
Simple Southwestern Tortilla Soup
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
35 minutes
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoon olive or canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can green chilies, undrained
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup salsa
1 (15 oz) can or frozen whole kernel corn, drained and thawed (if using frozen)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Salt, to taste
Toppings (optional): Shredded Monterey jack cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, diced peeled avocado, sour cream, tortilla strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can green chilies, undrained
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup salsa
1 (15 oz) can or frozen whole kernel corn, drained and thawed (if using frozen)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Salt, to taste
Toppings (optional): Shredded Monterey jack cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, diced peeled avocado, sour cream, tortilla strips
Preparation
1. Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and sauté the garlic and onion 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper, tomatoes, chilies and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chicken and salsa; simmer 10 minutes more. Add corn and beans; cook 5 minutes more or until heated through. Serve with desired toppings.
To make tortilla strips: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. When the oil begins to smoke, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are crisp on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and lightly sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
To make tortilla strips: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. When the oil begins to smoke, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are crisp on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and lightly sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
22 Responses to “Simple Southwestern Tortilla Soup”
laura @supergluemom says:
February, 21 2011at 04:17 pm
So, by now you know I'm a HUGE fan and you recipes always turn out great! Chicken tortilla soup is my favorite and it just so happens I'm roasting chicken tonight! Thanks for the idea of what ill make tomorrow!
Megan says:
February, 21 2011at 06:54 pm
I made this today, and it rocks! Thanks Alison!
Kim - Liv Life says:
February, 21 2011at 11:49 pm
Tortilla soup is the one soup I can count on for the whole family to be happy. Nicely done!
Mary says:
March, 09 2011at 10:51 am
I made this for dinner last night and it was fabulous! I made cornbread and a salad for the sides and the family loved it. It's a keeper!
Elle says:
February, 21 2011at 03:18 pm
I love a good southwestern chicken soup! Also a huge time saver using precooked chicken. I'm keeping this recipe-we still have quite a bit of cold weather left to go!
Jeannie Spiro says:
February, 21 2011at 02:00 pm
Great recipe. Healthy soups are so wonderful to include as part of lunch or for dinner and it's easy too! Thanks.
February, 21 2011at 10:20 am
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February, 21 2011at 10:03 am
This sounds fantastic! Could use a bowl right now!
February, 20 2011at 10:32 pm
This sounds great! I love that it uses rotisserie chicken. :)
February, 20 2011at 10:02 pm
We have been eating a lot of soup here too. I think sometimes they put corn flour in tortilla soup to thicken it up. Love your brothy recipe. xo
Cookin' Canuck says:
February, 21 2011at 11:00 pm
My husband was looking over my shoulder as I was reading this and he would like to make this soup...now!
Amanda says:
February, 20 2011at 01:01 pm
Now I know what I'm making for dinner tonight. Thanks!!
Sarah says:
February, 20 2011at 01:02 pm
This sounds perfect, and I will definitely try this with rotisserie chicken. Pretty photo Alison
Amy says:
February, 20 2011at 01:14 pm
omg this looks fabulous!
Nancy says:
February, 22 2011at 07:07 pm
Photo looks awesome! Enjoyed working with you
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Danielle says:
March, 20 2011at 06:55 pm
This soup was delicious! My husband usually doesn't like Southwestern soup, but he raved about it! Thanks for the recipe :)
christine raspino says:
March, 21 2011at 03:03 pm
i made this last week and it was delicious! i highly recommend. txs so much!
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