Jul 14 2026
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Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time50m
Serves4

house made w/chicken & vegetables, served w/avocado, sour cream, pico, & tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Remaining Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Combine Chicken and Broth

    Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

  5. 5

    Add Lime Juice and Cilantro

    Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serving the Soup

  1. 6

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the soup is simmering, prepare your toppings by dicing the avocado and setting out the sour cream, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips.

  2. 7

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the hot tortilla soup into bowls and top each serving with avocado, a dollop of sour cream, a scoop of pico de gallo, and a handful of tortilla strips.

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