🌮🥣 Delicious & Easy Homemade Tortilla Soup Recipe 🥣🌮

Looking for a comforting and flavorful dish to enjoy? This Homemade Tortilla Soup is the perfect blend of hearty ingredients and authentic flavors. Whether you're preparing it for a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends, this soup is sure to impress!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the Soup:

  • 🥣 6 cups chicken broth (or 6 cups water + 4 tsp Knorr caldo de pollo)
  • 🍅 2 medium tomatoes
  • 🧅 1/2 white onion
  • 🫑 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf or an epazote branch
  • 🌽 8 corn tortillas (cut into strips)
  • 🌶️ 1 large chile pasilla (rehydrated and seeds removed if using dried)
  • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 🍗 Shredded rotisserie chicken (optional for added protein)

Toppings:

  • 🥑 Avocado slices
  • 🧀 Queso panela cubes or Queso Fresco
  • 🥄 Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 🍋 Lime wedges

👩🍳Method:

1. Roast the Vegetables:
🔥 Roast the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and red bell pepper until charred. (Note: Garlic roasts quickly, so remove as needed.) Turn them periodically for even roasting.

2. Blend the Ingredients:
⚙️ Once roasted, blend the vegetables until smooth, adding a bit of chicken broth to help with blending.

3. Cook the Soup Base:
🍲 In a large pot, heat 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and cook for about 3 minutes until it starts boiling. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add Broth:
💧 Pour in the 6 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes to enhance the flavors.

5. Prepare the Tortilla Strips:
🌮 While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the corn tortillas into strips, brush them lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until crispy.

6. Assemble the Soup:
🥣 Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with crispy tortilla strips, avocado slices, queso panela or queso fresco, sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Add shredded chicken for extra protein if desired.

🎉 Enjoy Your Homemade Tortilla Soup!

This tortilla soup is rich in flavor, packed with nutrients, and incredibly satisfying. It's the perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly evening or whenever you're in the mood for something warm and delicious.

Give it a try and let us know how you like it!