Tortilla Mexican Soup Recipe

My friend’s daughter Yenene likes this Tortilla Mexican Soup recipe. Though she is 15 years old, but she has mastered the cooking technique of this soup. Whenever there is a gathering of my family and my friends, she definitely cooks this soup. Our children also enjoy this soup. You should try this Tortilla Mexican Soup recipe.
Tortilla Mexican Soup picture

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings5
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishSpeciality
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Carrots2 Cup (32 tbs), diced
 Celery2 Cup (32 tbs), diced
 Onion1 Large, diced
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Tomato paste2 Can (20 oz)
 Water6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Chili powder To Taste
 Salt To Taste
 Ground pepper To Taste
 Pepper To Taste (fresh ground is best)
 Bay leaf2
 Kidney beans2 Can (20 oz)
 Corn2 Can (20 oz)
 Tortilla chips1 Cup (16 tbs) (Garnishes)
 Crushed red pepper To Taste
 Red pepper To Taste, crushed (Garnishes)
 Cheese1 Tablespoon (Garnishes)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1254 Calories from Fat 231

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g40.4%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g21.2%

Trans Fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 3.2 mg1.1%

Sodium 590.2 mg24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 219 g73%

Dietary Fiber 35.6 g142.5%

Sugars 24.4 g

Protein 47 g94.1%

Vitamin A 217.3% Vitamin C 67.2%

Calcium 28.8% Iron 85.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Step1-1.Heat oil in saucepan .
Step2- Saute carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in oil until tender (be careful not to burn onion).
Step3-Add tomato paste and water and stir until well blended.
Step4-Add remaining ingredients, except garnishes, and simmer uncovered until thickened, about 25 minutes. Step5-Remove bay leaf.
Step6-To serve, put a few tortilla chips in bowl and ladle hot soup over.
Step7-Sprinkle with crushed red pepper to taste and top with shredded cheese.

Comments

srividya76 profile page

srividya76 says :

Its really a wonderful and healthy recipe. Surely I will try it soon.
Posted on: 29 August 2008 - 1:43pm
Snigdha profile page

Snigdha says :

Wonderful recipe. Am sure this is a great soup. I shall try it soon.
Posted on: 30 January 2008 - 11:45pm
Ganesh Dutta profile page

Ganesh Dutta says :

absolutely delicious picture and recipe....
Posted on: 30 January 2008 - 2:54pm
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