Tortilla Soup Recipe Video

This tortilla soup is an easy vegetarian dish - or toss in shredded chicken if you prefer. Watch the recipe video below, prepare it and top your soup with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro and shredded cheese.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots4
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Orange bell pepper1⁄2
 Green bell pepper1
 Spanish onion1⁄2 (Yellow Onion)
 Cilantro sprigs6
 Crushed tomatoes28 Ounce
 Broth32 Ounce (Chicken Or Vegetable)
 Corn8 Ounce
 Black beans8 Ounce
 Salsa verde2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 493 Calories from Fat 137

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g22.8%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g10.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1789.5 mg74.6%

Total Carbohydrates 80 g26.8%

Dietary Fiber 16.3 g65.1%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 15 g30.4%

Vitamin A 250.7% Vitamin C 126.3%

Calcium 14.5% Iron 28.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Chop 4 carrots into bite size pieces and brown them in a large skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Stir occasionally and in the meantime…
2. Chop into small pieces:

* 1/2 Large orange bell pepper
* 1 large green bell pepper
* 1/2 Large Spanish/yellow onion
* 6 sprigs of cilantro
3. After the carrots lightly brown and can be easily poked with a fork (around 10 min) add in your peppers and onions and saute all veggies.
4. In your soup pot, add crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir until blended over med/high heat
5. Once your veggies have softened, add them to the pot.
6. Now add black beans and corn to soup.
7. make it spicy - Add 4oz salsa verde OR jalapeno peppers without seeds OR chipotle peppers without seeds.
Add salt and pepper if desired.
8. Let simmer for 10-20 minutes.
May be made ahead and refrigerated.

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Comments

aparna.priya profile page

aparna.priya says :

Hi OneMessyChef, this tortilla soup looks very easy to prepare! However, could please tell me the composition of salsa verde ?
Posted on: 23 February 2010 - 11:06pm
tanya3286 profile page

tanya3286 says :

don't you add crushed or broken tortilla pieces to this, as it is made to simmer...??
Posted on: 12 November 2009 - 12:32pm
OneMessyChef profile page

OneMessyChef says :

I don't add tortilla pieces to it while it cooks. I crunch some corn taco chips on top when it is done. It is also yummy to top with cilantro and sour cream.
Posted on: 24 February 2010 - 2:34pm
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