Tortilla Soup - Culinary Mamas

April 01, 2014

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This tortilla soup is unique because you use corn tortillas to thicken it. It is satisfying and delicious. Beats the socks off of any tortilla soup I have ever had at a restaurant.

4 cups poached chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup seeded and diced red bell pepper
1 cup seeded and diced yellow or green bell pepper
1 cup peeled and diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon pure red chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
3 quarts chicken broth
7 corn tortillas, torn into ½ in pieces
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded”
1 cup heavy cream, optional

salt and pepper to taste

crispy tortilla strips or tortilla chips
¼ cup fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
sour cream
shredded cheese

Before I start cooking, I chop all the vegetables and set aside, then I mix all the spices in a small bowl. It makes me feel like I have a sous chef. To prepare the soup, pour olive oil into a large, heavy...
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Nutritions

Calories
268

Sodium
1480mg
61% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
25g
8% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV