best tortilla soup
My sister first gave me this recipe and I made it my own---always gets RAVE reviews! (please note: photo shown is one from online but looks VERY similar).
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound bite sized pork bits
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14.08 ounces canned diced tomatos
- 1/2-1 - jalepeno (de-veined and seeded)
- 1 - medium onion
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (small fist full)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 - zucchini (diced)
- 1 can drained pinto beans *optional, as i often make the recipe without beans
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1/8 package angel hair pasta
- 2 cups mexican cheese (chihuahua or other)
- - tortilla chips (crumbled or in small strips)
- 1 or 2 - avocados (sliced on top for garnish)
- 4 - limes
How To Make best tortilla soup
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Step 1Combine chicken broth and pork bits and cook on medium high heat.
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Step 2In blender puree: diced tomatos, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalepeno (seeded and de-veined). After pureed, combine with chicken broth.
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Step 3Add to pot: diced zuccini, corn, beans*, and break pasta into small bite sized pieces.
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Step 4Simmer soup until zuccinni is soft and pork is cooked through.
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Step 5Just before eating in individual bowls,top soup with tortilla chips, small handful of cheese, and squeeze half a lime.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Bean Soups
Category:
Other Soups
Category:
Pork
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#tortilla
Keyword:
#soup
Keyword:
#mexican
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Stove Top
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