Jun 09 2026
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Caldo De Queso Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Tortilla Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.

  3. 3

    Combine Base Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 5

    Fry Tortilla Strips

    While the soup is simmering, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the tortilla strips in batches until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 6

    Assemble Toppings

    Prepare the avocado by slicing it and chop the cilantro. Set aside the lime wedges and crumbled cheese for serving.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Soup

    Once the soup has simmered for 20 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top each bowl of soup with crispy tortilla strips, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, crumbled cheese, and a wedge of lime.

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