Jul 14 2026
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Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Taste of Texas
Time45m
Serves4

Served with tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, and our pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Tortilla Strips

Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Season the Soup

    Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to your taste.

  4. 4

    Finish with Lime and Cilantro

    Add lime juice and fresh cilantro just before serving. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Tortilla Strips Preparation

  1. 5

    Cut and Fry Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into strips. In a frying pan, heat enough oil over medium heat. Fry the tortilla strips until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 6

    Assemble the Soup

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with fried tortilla strips, shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, and a generous scoop of pico de gallo.

  2. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

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