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Summary: Basic ingredients for this homemade tortilla soup recipe; find them all in this free cooking video clip.
Lori Schneider is a chef and owner of Figs Catering in Austin, Texas. She began her career in restaurants and food while at studying at Texas A&M University. From there she completed...read more
There is nothing more comforting that a bowl of warm soup on a cold winter day, or a steaming cup of Mom’s chicken noodle soup when you are feeling sick. The great thing about soup is that you can use any variety of ingredients and they are often quite simple to make. Primarily a combination of meat, vegetables, or legumes, in stock or hot water, soup has been a favorite dish for centuries and comes from the word “sop”, meaning a piece of bread served with some type of liquid. There are two main classifications of soups: clear soups and thick soups. Whether you are making a clear bouillon based soup or a thick creamy soup, there’s no doubt that soup is an easy and great dish to accompany any meal.
Tortilla soup is a classic Mexican dish made of broth, corn tortilla strips, chicken and other vegetables. It often accompanies meals as a side dish but can be served on it's own. In this free video recipe series, our expert will give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to make homemade tortilla soup. You will learn how to prepare all the vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and mushrooms. You will also learn how to cook and shred the chicken and season this delicious and unique tortilla soup. If you love soup but are tired of the same old Chicken Noodle or Tomato, let our expert show you how to create this spicy and delicious dish.
"Hi! I'm Lori Schneider with Figs Catering in Austin, Texas. Today I'm going to show you how to make pasilla pepper and chicken tortilla soup. The ingredients that you're going to need for the soup include vegetable oil, salt, pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro, green onions, fresh chicken, sour cream, sweet corn, limes, dried pasilla peppers, queso fresco, avocados, button mushrooms, chicken broth, cumin, tomatoes, onions, and corn tortillas. The equipment that you're going to need include a large stock pot, a sheet pan, your chef's knife, a zester, and cutting board."
eHow Article: Ingredients for Tortilla Soup Recipe