tortilla soup
- Author: Salt and Share
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour & 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- for garnish: avocados, shredded cheddar, cilantro
- Heat olive oil in pan.
- Add onion and saute until soft.
- Add chopped tortillas, garlic and chopped cilantro. Cook until soft.
- Add crushed tomatoes and bring to boil, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in broth and spices. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low, add chicken and heat for 1 hour.
- Discard bay leaves. Garnish with avocado, shredded cheese, and cilantro.