Jul 14 2026

Tortilla Soup Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Crispy tortillas, cilantro, lime crema

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Tortillas

Lime Crema

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Season the Soup

    Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Beans and Corn

    Add the corn kernels and black beans to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cilantro

    Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 6

    Fry Tortillas

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cut each corn tortilla into strips or wedges and fry them in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Lime Crema Preparation

  1. 7

    Make Lime Crema

    In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

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