How to Make Tortilla Soup

Tortilla soup may be quick and easy to make, but the result is a delicious, filling soup with a flavor that's anything but boring. Tortilla soup combines all the best things about Mexican food into one hearty and delicious bowl.

Things You'll Need

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans chopped green chili peppers
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups cooked chicken meat
• Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• Green onions, chopped
• Corn tortilla chips, crushed
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
• Corn oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes with chilis
• 2 can chicken broth
• 3 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained

Instructions

1. Heat the corn oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven and add the carrots, celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper until the vegetables are tender.

2. Stir in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Add the canned, diced tomatoes, water, oregano, lime juice and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer slowly for 10 minutes.

4. Blend in the drained corn, green chilies, cilantro and chicken. Simmer the mixture for 45 to 60 minutes.

5. Garnish the tortilla soup with a few chopped green onions and serve it hot with broken corn tortilla chips and shredded cheese.